Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs Tesla P40
Radeon Pro Vega 56
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Tesla P40
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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 Vega 56
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla P40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 156.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+156.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Vega 56 and Tesla P40
Radeon Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
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 Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 12,104 and the Tesla P40 reaches 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1531 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,104+3% | 11,808 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 | 3840+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.96 TFLOPS | 11.76 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1531 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 224 | 240+7% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1.4 MB+59% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 24 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 Vega 56) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 56 draws 210W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 17.4% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 210W-16% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 57.6+22% | 47.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699 and now averages $150. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 78.7 (Tesla P40) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 156.3% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 56 | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-93% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-60% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 201.7+156% | 78.7 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GP102 |
| Release | August 14 2017 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #222 | #227 |
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