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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+87.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2044.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1042.1% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅+87.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,200 less on MSRP ($499 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2044.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 22,172).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1042.1% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$499 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Tesla P40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 11,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla P40 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, 87.8% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about $5,200 cheaper on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $5,699 MSRP, and you are getting 87.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2044.5%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla P40 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla P40 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $5,699 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Tesla P40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	158 FPS	243 FPS
medium	140 FPS	230 FPS
high	123 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	224 FPS
medium	109 FPS	189 FPS
high	96 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	120 FPS
medium	67 FPS	99 FPS
high	52 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	67 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	470 FPS	326 FPS
medium	405 FPS	281 FPS
high	327 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	213 FPS
medium	246 FPS	179 FPS
high	213 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	103 FPS
medium	120 FPS	84 FPS
high	105 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	54 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	885 FPS	531 FPS
medium	712 FPS	425 FPS
high	619 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	399 FPS
medium	557 FPS	319 FPS
high	473 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	266 FPS
medium	388 FPS	213 FPS
high	330 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	133 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	600 FPS	473 FPS
medium	527 FPS	420 FPS
high	433 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	374 FPS
medium	433 FPS	319 FPS
high	339 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	240 FPS
medium	270 FPS	213 FPS
high	238 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	133 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Tesla P40

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Tesla P40's 11,808 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 87.8%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	22,172+88%	11,808
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+73%	11.76 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz+13%	1531 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+314%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla P40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	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 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	24 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	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 3070) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) 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°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Tesla P40
TDP	220W-12%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+114%	47.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 91.2% less ($5200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2.1 (Tesla P40) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 2014.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).