GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
VS
Tesla M40

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile vs Tesla M40

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

2023Core: 1237 MHzBoost: 1492 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla M40

2015Core: 948 MHzBoost: 1112 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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 GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
114%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
101%
#20
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
97%
#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40

#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
147%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
143%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
136%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
133%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
132%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
130%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
124%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
122%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
120%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
120%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
108%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
106%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
102%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
102%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
100%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
92%
#101
89%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
78%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
72%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
71%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
69%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
65%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
63%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
57%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
57%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
52%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
51%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
49%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
49%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
48%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla M40 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile and Tesla M40

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile scores 10,125 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1492 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
G3D Mark Score
10,125
10,220
Architecture
Ampere
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560
3072+20%
Boost Clock
1492 MHz+34%
1112 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla M40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
96-bit
256-bit+167%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
DirectX
12.2+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: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile draws 60W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 122.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
TDP
60W-76%
250W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
168.8+313%
40.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 6GB MobileTesla M40
MSRP
$2500
Avg Price (30d)
$1099
Codename
GN20-P0-R 6 GB
GM200
Release
January 6 2023
November 10 2015
Ranking
#271
#256