Radeon Pro SSG vs Tesla M40 24GB
Radeon Pro SSG
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon Pro SSG
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40 24GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M40 24GB.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M40 24GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M40 24GB holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $1,500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1112.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1112.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 Radeon Pro SSG and Tesla M40 24GB
Radeon Pro SSG
The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.
Tesla M40 24GB
The Tesla M40 24GB 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: 10,641 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro SSG scores 10,972 and the Tesla M40 24GB reaches 10,641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro SSG is built on GCN 3.0 while the Tesla M40 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40 24GB). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40 24GB). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1112 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,972+3% | 10,641 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+33% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS+26% | 6.832 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1112 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 256+33% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1.1 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40 24GB) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 12.1 (Tesla M40 24GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla M40 24GB). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla M40 24GB).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro SSG draws 260W versus the Tesla M40 24GB's 250W — a 3.9% difference. The Tesla M40 24GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 500W (Tesla M40 24GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 260W | 250W-4% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 42.2 | 42.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the Tesla M40 24GB launched at $2000 and now averages $120. The Tesla M40 24GB costs 92% less ($1380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 88.7 (Tesla M40 24GB) — the Tesla M40 24GB offers 1115.1% better value. The Radeon Pro SSG is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro SSG | Tesla M40 24GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6999 | $2000-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $120-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 88.7+1115% |
| Codename | Fiji | GM200 |
| Release | July 26 2016 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #249 | #253 |
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