Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design vs Tesla P40
Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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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 4000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla P40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla P40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 4000 with Max-Q Design and Tesla P40
Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design scores 12,173 and the Tesla P40 reaches 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1531 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,173+3% | 11,808 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.066 TFLOPS | 11.76 TFLOPS+66% |
| Boost Clock | 1380 MHz | 1531 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 240+50% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+79% | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 103% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-68% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 152.2+222% | 47.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | TU104 | GP102 |
| Release | May 27 2019 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #220 | #227 |
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