Radeon RX 5600 vs Tesla P40

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

113%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

100%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

209%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

202%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

202%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

198%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

182%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

176%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

154%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

143%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

140%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

137%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

129%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

125%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

114%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

113%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

102%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

76%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600 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 Tesla P40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla P40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5600.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.5%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Radeon RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Tesla P40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600 and Tesla P40

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600 scores 11,753 and the Tesla P40 reaches 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
G3D Mark Score	11,753	11,808
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	11.76 TFLOPS+102%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1531 MHz+21%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	144	240+67%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	24 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600 draws 150W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600	Tesla P40
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	78.4+66%	47.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) vs 78.7 (Tesla P40) — the Tesla P40 offers 0.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).