
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile vs Tesla M40

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
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.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla 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

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.

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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 96-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 256-bit+167% |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla 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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $1099 |
| Codename | GN20-P0-R 6 GB | GM200 |
| Release | January 6 2023 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #271 | #256 |
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