GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VS
Tesla K40m

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Tesla K40m

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

2022Core: 1552 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla K40m

2013Core: 745 MHzBoost: 876 MHz

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.

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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
112%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
111%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
111%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
109%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
109%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
107%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
107%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
107%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
106%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
105%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
103%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
103%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
102%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
101%
#22
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP: $169|Avg: $179
100%
#23
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
MSRP: $249|Avg: $209
100%
#24
Radeon RX 6600 LE
MSRP: $329|Avg: $160
100%
#25
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
99%
#26
Radeon RX 7700 XT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
99%
#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
99%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
98%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
98%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
98%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
98%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
97%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
96%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
94%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
93%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
93%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
93%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
92%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K40m

#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
99%
#122
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1410%
#137
Tesla K40m
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#139
Radeon Pro V520
MSRP: $800|Avg: $300
95%
#140
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $120
95%
#141
Quadro M5500
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
94%
#142
Quadro K1200
MSRP: $300|Avg: $184
94%
#143
Quadro P400
MSRP: $169|Avg: $60
94%
#144
Radeon Pro WX 7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $180
92%
#145
Quadro M520
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
91%
#146
Radeon Sky 500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
90%
#147
Quadro M5000
MSRP: $999|Avg: $120
90%
#148
Radeon Pro WX 4100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $85
88%
#149
Quadro P4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $819|Avg: $290
87%
#151
FirePro M40003
MSRP: $150|Avg: $72
87%
#152
Radeon Pro 465
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K40m lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 298.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K40m.

InsightGeForce RTX 3050 8GBTesla K40m
Performance
Leading raw performance (+298.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-298.8%)
Longevity
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 GeForce RTX 3050 8GB and Tesla K40m

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.

NVIDIA

Tesla K40m

The Tesla K40m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 745 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,143 points. Launch price was $7,699.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Tesla K40m's 3,143 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 298.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Tesla K40m uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 2,880 (Tesla K40m). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 876 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBTesla K40m
G3D Mark Score
12,535+299%
3,143
Architecture
Ampere
Kepler
Process Node
8 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560
2880+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)
9.098 TFLOPS+80%
5.046 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1777 MHz+103%
876 MHz
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
80
240+200%
L1 Cache
2.5 MB+987%
0.23 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla K40m relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBTesla K40m
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K40m has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBTesla K40m
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+300%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Tesla K40m's 245W — a 61.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 350W (Tesla K40m). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBTesla K40m
TDP
130W-47%
245W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
66°C
Perf/Watt
96.4+653%
12.8
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 8GBTesla K40m
MSRP
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$209
Codename
GA106
GK110B
Release
January 4 2022
November 22 2013
Ranking
#211
#573