RTX A4000H vs Tesla P40
RTX A4000H
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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 RTX A4000H
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A4000H uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000H 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 RTX A4000H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla P40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| 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. Priced at $150 versus $927 for the RTX A4000H, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 517.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+517.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($927) | ✅More affordable ($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 RTX A4000H and Tesla P40
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 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.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A4000H scores 11,815 and the Tesla P40 reaches 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A4000H is built on Ampere while the Tesla P40 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX A4000H) vs 3,840 (Tesla P40). Raw compute: 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H) vs 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1531 MHz.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,815 | 11,808 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 6144+60% | 3840 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 19.17 TFLOPS+63% | 11.76 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1560 MHz+2% | 1531 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 192 | 240+25% |
| L1 Cache | 6 MB+329% | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The RTX A4000H comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P40 has 24 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RTX A4000H) vs 3 MB (Tesla P40) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 24 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A4000H) vs 12.1 (Tesla P40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (RTX A4000H) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40). Decoder: None vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: None (RTX A4000H) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | None | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | None | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A4000H draws 140W versus the Tesla P40's 250W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A4000H) vs 500W (Tesla P40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 140W-44% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.4+79% | 47.2 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A4000H launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $927, while the Tesla P40 launched at $5699 and now averages $150. The Tesla P40 costs 83.8% less ($777 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.7 (RTX A4000H) vs 78.7 (Tesla P40) — the Tesla P40 offers 519.7% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | RTX A4000H | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000-82% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $927 | $150-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.7 | 78.7+520% |
| Codename | GA104 | GP102 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #226 | #227 |
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