Tesla K40c
VS
GRID RTX6000-8Q

Tesla K40c vs GRID RTX6000-8Q

NVIDIA

Tesla K40c

2013Core: 745 MHzBoost: 876 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla K40c
245
4,495
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 860M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 960A
brand logoGeForce GTX 570
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GRID RTX6000-8Q
225
4,514
+0.4%
brand logoGeForce GTX 650 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 960A
brand logoGeForce GTX 965M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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. The Tesla K40c is positioned at rank #378 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Tesla K40c

#363
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
25471%
#378
Tesla K40c
MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500
100%
#379
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
97%
#380
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
97%
#381
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
91%
#382
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
91%
#383
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
81%
#384
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
76%
#385
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
74%
#386
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
74%
#387
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
72%
#388
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
72%
#389
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
69%
#390
GRID V100-2Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000
66%
#391
Quadro FX 560
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
66%
#392
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
60%
#393
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
55%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K40c.

InsightTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID RTX6000-8Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID RTX6000-8Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $500), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+0.4%)
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.

Tesla K40c Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low149 FPS
medium114 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440p
low95 FPS
medium65 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra38 FPS
4K
low40 FPS
medium31 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low146 FPS
medium110 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low108 FPS
medium75 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low40 FPS
medium32 FPS
high28 FPS
ultra18 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low196 FPS
medium162 FPS
high131 FPS
ultra78 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS
medium114 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra57 FPS
4K
low64 FPS
medium55 FPS
high44 FPS
ultra33 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low203 FPS
medium163 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra90 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS
medium118 FPS
high96 FPS
ultra66 FPS
4K
low69 FPS
medium58 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra37 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low202 FPS
medium162 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra101 FPS
1440p
low152 FPS
medium121 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra76 FPS
4K
low101 FPS
medium81 FPS
high67 FPS
ultra51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low203 FPS
medium163 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra102 FPS
1440p
low152 FPS
medium122 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra76 FPS
4K
low102 FPS
medium81 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra51 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low126 FPS
medium112 FPS
high89 FPS
ultra58 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium69 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4K
low48 FPS
medium41 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low122 FPS
medium109 FPS
high86 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low77 FPS
medium68 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low47 FPS
medium40 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K40c and GRID RTX6000-8Q

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K40c scores 4,495 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40c is built on Kepler while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40c) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

FeatureTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
G3D Mark Score
4,495
4,514
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2880+41%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.046 TFLOPS+5%
4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
876 MHz
1178 MHz+34%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
240+88%
128
L1 Cache
240 KB
768 KB+220%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K40c) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla K40c) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

FeatureTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
DirectX
11_0
12_2+9%
Max Displays
0
0
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K40c draws 245W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 8.5% difference. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40c) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
TDP
245W
225W-8%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
267mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
18.3
20.1+10%
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla K40c launched at $7699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Tesla K40c) vs 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q offers 0% better value. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureTesla K40cGRID RTX6000-8Q
MSRP
$7699
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$500
Performance per Dollar
9.0
9.0
Codename
GK180
GM204
Release
October 8 2013
August 30 2015
Ranking
#465
#505