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 3060 vs Tesla P40 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla P40: 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 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+43.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,370 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2393.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 16,995).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2016 hardware with 24 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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1632.2% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 43.9% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 11,808), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 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 8nm process instead of 16nm, 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $5,370 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $5,699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2393.1% (51.7 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla P40 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

Tesla P40

The Tesla P40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,808 points. Launch price was $5,699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Tesla P40's 11,808 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 43.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	16,995+44%	11,808
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584	3840+7%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+8%	11.76 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+16%	1531 MHz
ROPs	48	96+100%
TMUs	112	240+114%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+150%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla P40 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P40
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 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 carries 24 GB. Tesla P40 gives you 100% 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 3060 and 256-bit on the Tesla P40.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
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 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P40
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P40
TDP	170W-32%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+112%	47.2

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 94.2% cheaper ($5370 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2.1 (Tesla P40) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 2361.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P40
MSRP	$329-94%	$5699
Performance per Dollar	51.7+2362%	2.1
Codename	GA106	GP102
Release	January 12 2021	September 13 2016
Ranking	#114	#227

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