Tesla K40m vs Radeon R9 M290X
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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 Radeon R9 M290X is on rank 399, 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 Radeon R9 M290X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M290X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% 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 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M290X 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 Radeon R9 M290X
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 M290X
The Radeon R9 M290X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,218 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K40m scores 3,143 and the Radeon R9 M290X reaches 3,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K40m is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M290X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40m) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,143 | 3,218+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+125% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS+119% | 2.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 900 MHz+3% |
| 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 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K40m comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M290X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M290X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M290X) — the Tesla K40m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K40m draws 245W versus the Radeon R9 M290X's 100W — a 84.1% difference. The Radeon R9 M290X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40m) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 100W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 12.8 | 32.2+152% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M290X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Tesla K40m | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GK110B | Neptune |
| Release | November 22 2013 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #573 | #566 |
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