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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 L4
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L4 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The L4 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L4.
| Insight | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,099 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 39% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 64.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($1,099) |
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 L4 and Tesla M40
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 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 L4 scores 10,153 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L4 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (L4) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 30.29 TFLOPS (L4) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1112 MHz.
| Feature | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,220 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+142% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 30.29 TFLOPS+343% | 6.832 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2040 MHz+83% | 1112 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+582% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (L4) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+1500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (L4) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).
| Feature | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The L4 draws 72W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 110.6% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (L4) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 169mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 72W-71% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 169mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 141.0+245% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The L4 launched at $2345 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500 and now averages $1099. The Tesla M40 costs 38.9% less ($701 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.6 (L4) vs 9.3 (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 offers 66.1% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | L4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2345-6% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $1099-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.6 | 9.3+66% |
| Codename | AD104 | GM200 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #259 | #256 |
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