Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) vs Tesla M40
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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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 Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) 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 Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 94.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+94.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($600) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) and Tesla M40
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 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
In G3D Mark, the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) scores 10,829 versus the Tesla M40's 10,220 — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) leads by 6%. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1112 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,829+6% | 10,220 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3072+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.359 TFLOPS | 6.832 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 1380 MHz+24% | 1112 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 144 | 192+33% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+109% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla M40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M40 has 8 GB. The Tesla M40 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.1+10% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) draws 80W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 103% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-68% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 135.4+231% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500 and now averages $1099. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) costs 45.4% less ($499 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 9.3 (Tesla M40) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) offers 93.5% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $600-76% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600-45% | $1099 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.0+94% | 9.3 |
| Codename | TU106 | GM200 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #261 | #256 |
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