Tesla K40m vs FirePro V7000
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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 K40m is positioned at rank 137 and the FirePro V7000 is on rank 243, so the Tesla K40m offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K40m
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V7000 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 K40m.
| Insight | Tesla K40m | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro V7000 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 K40m and FirePro V7000
Tesla K40m
The Tesla K40m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 22 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: 3,143 points. Launch price was $7,699.
FirePro V7000
The FirePro V7000 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: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K40m scores 3,143 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40m is built on Kepler while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40m) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).
| Feature | Tesla K40m | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,143 | 3,162 |
| 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 K40m | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K40m comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7000 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 K40m) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro V7000) — the Tesla K40m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K40m draws 245W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 48.1% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40m) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 150W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.8 | 21.1+65% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K40m is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Tesla K40m | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $899 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GK110B | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 22 2013 | August 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #573 | #462 |
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