GeForce GTX 470 vs Tesla K40m

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K40m

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

99%

#122

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1410%

#137

Tesla K40m

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

95%

#140

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

95%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

94%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

94%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

94%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

92%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

90%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

90%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

88%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

87%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

87%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K40m offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla K40m
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+60%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 470 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

Tesla K40m Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470 and Tesla K40m

GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

Tesla K40m

The Tesla K40m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,143 points. Launch price was $7,699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the Tesla K40m reaches 3,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the Tesla K40m uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40m). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla K40m
G3D Mark Score	3,145	3,143
Architecture	Fermi	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	2880+543%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	5.046 TFLOPS+363%
ROPs	40	48+20%
TMUs	56	240+329%
L1 Cache	896 KB+273%	240 KB
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	1.5 MB+138%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla K40m
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K40m has 2 GB. The Tesla K40m offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) — the Tesla K40m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla K40m
VRAM Capacity	1.25 GB	2 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	1.5 MB+138%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the Tesla K40m's 245W — a 13% difference. The GeForce GTX 470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 350W (Tesla K40m). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla K40m
TDP	215W-12%	245W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	93	—
Perf/Watt	14.6+14%	12.8