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 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+128% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2069% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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851.4% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Tesla P40

2016

Why buy it

✅+128% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $5,100 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2069% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 12 GB).
✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 12 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,808 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 24 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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851.4% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$599 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Tesla P40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 11,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 128.0% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about $5,100 cheaper on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $5,699 MSRP, and you are getting 128.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 2069%. 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 4070 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 4070 Benchmark Check

Tesla P40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	183 FPS	243 FPS
medium	167 FPS	230 FPS
high	151 FPS	197 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	161 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	224 FPS
medium	124 FPS	189 FPS
high	110 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	124 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	120 FPS
medium	78 FPS	99 FPS
high	65 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	67 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	544 FPS	326 FPS
medium	454 FPS	281 FPS
high	353 FPS	215 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	171 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	213 FPS
medium	288 FPS	179 FPS
high	235 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	115 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	103 FPS
medium	144 FPS	84 FPS
high	125 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	54 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	884 FPS	531 FPS
medium	713 FPS	425 FPS
high	643 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	399 FPS
medium	549 FPS	319 FPS
high	483 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	266 FPS
medium	373 FPS	213 FPS
high	326 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	133 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
1080p
low	751 FPS	473 FPS
medium	612 FPS	420 FPS
high	536 FPS	354 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	266 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	374 FPS
medium	500 FPS	319 FPS
high	433 FPS	266 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	240 FPS
medium	324 FPS	213 FPS
high	301 FPS	177 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	133 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Tesla P40

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Tesla P40's 11,808 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 128%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	26,919+128%	11,808
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5888+53%	3840
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+148%	11.76 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+62%	1531 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	184	240+30%
L1 Cache	5.8 MB+314%	1.4 MB
L2 Cache	36 MB+1100%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla P40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070	Tesla P40
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	24 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	36 MB+1100%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) 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 4070	Tesla P40
DirectX	12.2	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: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Tesla P40
TDP	200W-20%	250W
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	267mm
Height	137mm	112mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	134.6+185%	47.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 89.5% less ($5100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.1 (Tesla P40) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2038.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).