Tesla K40m vs GeForce GTX 860M
Tesla K40m
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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 GeForce GTX 860M is on rank 177, 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 GeForce GTX 860M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K40m is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.
| Insight | Tesla K40m | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla K40m 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 GeForce GTX 860M
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.
GeForce GTX 860M
The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K40m scores 3,143 and the GeForce GTX 860M reaches 3,095 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40m is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 860M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40m) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,143+2% | 3,095 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+150% | 1152 or 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS+263% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 1085 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+500% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 320 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K40m draws 245W versus the GeForce GTX 860M's 75W — a 106.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40m) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 75W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.8 | 41.3+223% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce GTX 860M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GK110B | GM107 |
| Release | November 22 2013 | January 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #573 | #578 |
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