Tesla K40m vs Radeon R9 260

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 K40m is positioned at rank #137 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 K40m

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

99%

#122

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1410%

#137

Tesla K40m

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

95%

#140

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

95%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

94%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

94%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

94%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

92%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

90%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

90%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

88%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

87%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

87%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

87%

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 K40m is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 260.

Insight	Tesla K40m	Radeon R9 260
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	Normal Efficiency
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.

Tesla K40m Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 260 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K40m and Radeon R9 260

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.

Radeon R9 260

The Radeon R9 260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 5 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 947 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,048 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K40m scores 3,143 and the Radeon R9 260 reaches 3,048 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40m is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 260 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40m) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 260). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m) vs 4.849 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 260).

Feature	Tesla K40m	Radeon R9 260
G3D Mark Score	3,143+3%	3,048
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880+13%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.046 TFLOPS+4%	4.849 TFLOPS
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	240 KB	640 KB+167%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla K40m	Radeon R9 260
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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 260) — the Tesla K40m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla K40m	Radeon R9 260
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K40m draws 245W versus the Radeon R9 260's 275W — a 11.5% difference. The Tesla K40m is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40m) vs 450W (Radeon R9 260). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.