GeForce MX550 vs Tesla K40c

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. The GeForce MX550 is positioned at rank 187 and the Tesla K40c is on rank 378, so the GeForce MX550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550

#177

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

363%

#179

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

329%

#180

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

329%

#184

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

299%

#185

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

297%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K40c

#363

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

25471%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

100%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

97%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

97%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

91%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

91%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

81%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

76%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

74%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

74%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

72%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

72%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

69%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

66%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

66%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

60%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX550 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The GeForce MX550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K40c lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K40c is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX550.

Insight	GeForce MX550	Tesla K40c
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $500 for the Tesla K40c, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 232.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX550	Tesla K40c
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+232.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX550 and Tesla K40c

GeForce MX550

The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.

Tesla K40c

The Tesla K40c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 8 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: 4,495 points. Launch price was $7,699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX550 scores 4,480 and the Tesla K40c reaches 4,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX550 is built on Turing while the Tesla K40c uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce MX550) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40c). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c). Boost clocks: 1320 MHz vs 876 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K40c
G3D Mark Score	4,480	4,495
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2880+181%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.703 TFLOPS	5.046 TFLOPS+87%
Boost Clock	1320 MHz+51%	876 MHz
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	240+650%
L1 Cache	2 MB+770%	0.23 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K40c
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX550) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40c) — the GeForce MX550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K40c
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX550 draws 25W versus the Tesla K40c's 245W — a 163% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX550) vs 350W (Tesla K40c). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K40c
TDP	25W-90%	245W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	179.2+879%	18.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Tesla K40c launched at $7699 and now averages $500. The GeForce MX550 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.9 (GeForce MX550) vs 9.0 (Tesla K40c) — the GeForce MX550 offers 232.2% better value. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).