Tesla K40c vs FirePro S7000
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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 S7000 is on rank 241, so the FirePro S7000 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 S7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro S7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (292mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro S7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1158.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K40c | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1158.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 S7000
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 S7000
The FirePro S7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,524 points. Launch price was $1,249.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K40c scores 4,495 and the FirePro S7000 reaches 4,524 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40c is built on Kepler while the FirePro S7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40c) vs 1,280 (FirePro S7000). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro S7000).
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,495 | 4,524 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+125% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS+107% | 2.432 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+200% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 320 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S7000 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 0.5 MB (FirePro S7000) — the Tesla K40c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla K40c) vs 12 (11_1) (FirePro S7000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K40c draws 245W versus the FirePro S7000's 150W — a 48.1% difference. The FirePro S7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40c) vs 350W (FirePro S7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 292mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 150W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 292mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.3 | 30.2+65% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K40c launched at $7699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro S7000 launched at $1249 and now averages $40. The FirePro S7000 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Tesla K40c) vs 113.1 (FirePro S7000) — the FirePro S7000 offers 1156.7% better value. The Tesla K40c is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Tesla K40c | FirePro S7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7699 | $1249-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $40-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | 113.1+1157% |
| Codename | GK180 | Pitcairn |
| Release | October 8 2013 | August 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #465 | #462 |
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