Tesla K40c vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K40c lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K40c offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla K40c | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
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 Pro WX Vega M GL
The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K40c scores 4,495 and the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL reaches 4,498 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40c is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40c) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40c) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,495 | 4,498 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+125% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS+95% | 2.588 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 1011 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+200% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 320 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K40c | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K40c comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has 0 MB. The Tesla K40c 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Tesla K40c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K40c draws 245W versus the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL's 65W — a 116.1% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40c) vs 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Tesla K40c | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 65W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 18.3 | 69.2+278% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K40c launched at $7699 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Tesla K40c) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | Tesla K40c | Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7699 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK180 | Polaris 22 |
| Release | October 8 2013 | April 24 2018 |
| Ranking | #465 | #464 |
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