GRID P4-2Q vs Tesla K40m

GRID P4-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla K40m

2013Core: 745 MHzBoost: 876 MHz

GRID P4-2Q vs Tesla K40m Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID P4-2Q vs Tesla K40m: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID P4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Tesla K40m

2013

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID P4-2Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (3,162 vs 3,143), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID P4-2Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID P4-2Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID P4-2Q vs Tesla K40m Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GRID P4-2Q

The GRID P4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points.

NVIDIA

Tesla K40m

The Tesla K40m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,143 points. Launch price was $7,699.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-2Q scores 3,162 and the Tesla K40m reaches 3,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla K40m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-2Q) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40m). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-2Q) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 876 MHz.

FeatureGRID P4-2QTesla K40m
G3D Mark Score
3,162
3,143
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048
2880+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS
5.046 TFLOPS+5%
Boost Clock
1178 MHz+34%
876 MHz
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
128
240+88%
L1 Cache
768 KB+220%
240 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P4-2QTesla K40m
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID P4-2Q and 64-bit on the Tesla K40m. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-2Q) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) — the GRID P4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P4-2QTesla K40m
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P4-2Q draws 225W versus the Tesla K40m's 245W — a 8.5% difference. The GRID P4-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-2Q) vs 350W (Tesla K40m). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID P4-2QTesla K40m
TDP
225W-8%
245W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
14.1+10%
12.8
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GRID P4-2Q (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID P4-2QTesla K40m
MSRP
$1500
Codename
GM204
GK110B
Release
August 30 2015
November 22 2013
Ranking
#433
#573

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