Tesla K40c vs FirePro S10000
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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.
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. The Tesla K40c is positioned at rank 378 and the FirePro S10000 is on rank 336, so the FirePro S10000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K40c
Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro S10000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K40c.
| Insight | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (305mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro S10000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S10000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $500), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K40c and FirePro S10000
Tesla K40c
The Tesla K40c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 8 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: 4,495 points. Launch price was $7,699.
FirePro S10000
The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K40c scores 4,495 and the FirePro S10000 reaches 4,537 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40c is built on Kepler while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40c) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,495 | 4,537 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880 | 4096 ×2+42% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS+48% | 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 950 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 240+114% | 112 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 448 KB+87% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+100% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K40c comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K40c) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the Tesla K40c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+100% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla K40c) vs 12 (FirePro S10000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K40c draws 245W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 41.9% difference. The Tesla K40c is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40c) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W-35% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 305mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 18.3+51% | 12.1 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K40c launched at $7699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Tesla K40c) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the FirePro S10000 offers 1.1% better value. The Tesla K40c is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S10000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7699 | $3599-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 9.1+1% |
| Codename | GK180 | Tahiti |
| Release | October 8 2013 | November 12 2012 |
| Ranking | #465 | #461 |
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