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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+62.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,231 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1407.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 4.1 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,220 vs 16,581).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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829.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.1 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅+62.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $2,231 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1407.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 4.1 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,220 vs 16,581).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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829.4% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$269 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.1 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than Tesla M40?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 10,220 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Tesla M40 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 62.2% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 6nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is about $2,231 cheaper on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 62.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1407.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla M40 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla M40 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,500 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7600 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 7600 Benchmark Check

Tesla M40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
1080p
low	168 FPS	151 FPS
medium	149 FPS	130 FPS
high	131 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	121 FPS
medium	114 FPS	103 FPS
high	101 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	42 FPS
medium	72 FPS	38 FPS
high	59 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
1080p
low	414 FPS	248 FPS
medium	349 FPS	214 FPS
high	267 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	241 FPS	173 FPS
medium	205 FPS	142 FPS
high	163 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	96 FPS
medium	91 FPS	78 FPS
high	75 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
1080p
low	746 FPS	460 FPS
medium	597 FPS	368 FPS
high	497 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	373 FPS	230 FPS
1440p
low	560 FPS	345 FPS
medium	448 FPS	276 FPS
high	373 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	280 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	373 FPS	230 FPS
medium	298 FPS	184 FPS
high	249 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	115 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
1080p
low	604 FPS	293 FPS
medium	517 FPS	252 FPS
high	443 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	352 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	468 FPS	217 FPS
medium	397 FPS	192 FPS
high	322 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	293 FPS	120 FPS
medium	271 FPS	96 FPS
high	235 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	61 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7600 and Tesla M40

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the Tesla M40's 10,220 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 62.2%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
G3D Mark Score	16,581+62%	10,220
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	3072+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	21.75 TFLOPS+218%	6.832 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2655 MHz+139%	1112 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	128	192+50%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	1.1 MB+120%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 M40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 41% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 7600	Tesla M40
TDP	165W-34%	250W
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.5+146%	40.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 89.2% less ($2231 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 4.1 (Tesla M40) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 1402.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).