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 RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+38.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,151 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 889.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 4.1 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,220 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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616.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 38.1% in PassMark G3D (14,114 vs 10,220), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 28nm, 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,151 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 889.3% (40.4 vs 4.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 2060 vs Tesla M40 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Tesla M40's 10,220 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 38.1%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla M40
G3D Mark Score	14,114+38%	10,220
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920	3072+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	6.832 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+51%	1112 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	120	192+60%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+73%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060	Tesla M40
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 and 256-bit on the Tesla M40.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla M40
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla M40
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla M40
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla M40
TDP	160W-36%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-15%	85°C
Perf/Watt	88.2+116%	40.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 2060 came in at $349, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 86% cheaper ($2151 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4.1 (Tesla M40) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 885.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla M40
MSRP	$349-86%	$2500
Performance per Dollar	40.4+885%	4.1
Codename	TU106	GM200
Release	January 7 2019	November 10 2015
Ranking	#168	#256

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