G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs Tesla M40 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs Tesla M40: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅Tesla M40 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Tesla M40 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (10,220 vs 10,119), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Tesla M40 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Tesla M40 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) vs Tesla M40 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

Tesla M40

The Tesla M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 10 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 948 MHz to 1112 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,220 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
G3D Mark Score	10,119	10,220
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	3072+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.041 TFLOPS	6.832 TFLOPS+125%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz+34%	1112 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	64	192+200%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.1 MB+10%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla M40 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M40 carries 8 GB. Tesla M40 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and 256-bit on the Tesla M40. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
TDP	50W-80%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	202.4+395%	40.9

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) (2020 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
MSRP	—	$2500
Codename	TU116	GM200
Release	April 23 2020	November 10 2015
Ranking	#324	#256

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