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RTX A1000
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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
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Performance Per Dollar RTX A1000
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A1000 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The RTX A1000 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M40.
| Insight | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 55% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 132.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+132.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($500) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099) |
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 RTX A1000 and Tesla M40
RTX A1000
The RTX A1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1462 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,814 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX A1000 scores 10,814 versus the Tesla M40's 10,220 — the RTX A1000 leads by 5.8%. The RTX A1000 is built on Ampere while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (RTX A1000) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 6.737 TFLOPS (RTX A1000) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1462 MHz vs 1112 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,814+6% | 10,220 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3072+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.737 TFLOPS | 6.832 TFLOPS+1% |
| Boost Clock | 1462 MHz+31% | 1112 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 72 | 192+167% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+109% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RTX A1000) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A1000) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A1000 draws 50W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The RTX A1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A1000) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 163mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 163mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 216.3+429% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A1000 launched at $749 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500 and now averages $1099. The RTX A1000 costs 54.5% less ($599 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.6 (RTX A1000) vs 9.3 (Tesla M40) — the RTX A1000 offers 132.3% better value. The RTX A1000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).
| Feature | RTX A1000 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $749-70% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500-55% | $1099 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.6+132% | 9.3 |
| Codename | GA107 | GM200 |
| Release | April 16 2024 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #251 | #256 |
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