Tesla K40c vs Radeon HD 7870 XT

Tesla K40c

2013Core: 745 MHzBoost: 876 MHz

Radeon HD 7870 XT

2012Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla K40c

245

4,495

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon HD 7870 XT

185

4,470

0.0%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon R7 260

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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 Tesla K40c is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7870 XT.

Insight	Tesla K40c	Radeon HD 7870 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7870 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7870 XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $270 (vs $500), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 84.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla K40c	Radeon HD 7870 XT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($270)

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

Radeon HD 7870 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K40c and Radeon HD 7870 XT

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.

Radeon HD 7870 XT

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K40c scores 4,495 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 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 Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40c) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	Tesla K40c	Radeon HD 7870 XT
G3D Mark Score	4,495	4,470
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880+88%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.046 TFLOPS+68%	2.995 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	876 MHz	975 MHz+11%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	240+150%	96
L1 Cache	240 KB	384 KB+60%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla K40c	Radeon HD 7870 XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K40c) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Tesla K40c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla K40c	Radeon HD 7870 XT
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla K40c) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla K40c	Radeon HD 7870 XT
DirectX	11_0	12 (11_1)+9%
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K40c draws 245W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 27.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7870 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40c) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla K40c	Radeon HD 7870 XT
TDP	245W	185W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	18.3	24.2+32%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla K40c launched at $7699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 and now averages $270. The Radeon HD 7870 XT costs 46% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Tesla K40c) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the Radeon HD 7870 XT offers 84.4% better value. The Tesla K40c is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).