GeForce GTX 860M 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.

GeForce GTX 860M vs Tesla K40m FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 860M vs Tesla K40m: 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 860M

2014

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 245W, a 170W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Tesla K40m

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌226.7% higher power demand at 245W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Tesla K40m is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (3,143 vs 3,095), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce GTX 860M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Tesla K40m 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 K40m is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 860M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 860M vs Tesla K40m Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

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 860M scores 3,095 and the Tesla K40m reaches 3,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Tesla K40m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40m). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 876 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla K40m
G3D Mark Score	3,095	3,143+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152 or 640	2880+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	5.046 TFLOPS+263%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz+24%	876 MHz
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	240+500%
L1 Cache	320 KB+33%	240 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 860M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla K40m leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla K40m
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 860M and 64-bit on the Tesla K40m. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla K40m
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Tesla K40m's 245W — a 106.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (Tesla K40m). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla K40m
TDP	75W-69%	245W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	41.3+223%	12.8