Tesla K40m vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K40m
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Tesla K40m?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti desktop GPU outperforms the mobile Radeon RX 6650M by approximately 34% in aggregate benchmarks, reflecting the fundamental desktop vs laptop performance gap. In Alan Wake 2, the RTX 3060 Ti leads by 39%, while F1 22 shows a 53% advantage. The desktop card's 200W power budget versus the 6650M's 100-120W enables significantly higher sustained performance.
The RTX 3060 Ti features 4,864 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 memory, designed for 1440p gaming with capability for some 4K titles. The RX 6650M is a mid-range mobile GPU built on RDNA 2 with 1,792 cores, optimized for 1080p laptop gaming. Ray tracing performance particularly favors the RTX 3060 Ti due to dedicated RT cores.
These are fundamentally different product categories. The RTX 3060 Ti is for desktop gaming builds seeking strong 1440p performance, while the RX 6650M serves laptop gamers who need portable 1080p gaming. The comparison demonstrates why desktop GPUs typically deliver substantially better performance than their mobile counterparts at similar price points.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K40m lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 546.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 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 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-546.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+546.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla K40m scores 3,143 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 546.3%. The Tesla K40m is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (Tesla K40m) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS (Tesla K40m) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,143 | 20,312+546% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880 | 4864+69% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.046 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+221% |
| Boost Clock | 876 MHz | 1665 MHz+90% |
| ROPs | 48 | 80+67% |
| TMUs | 240+58% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 0.23 MB | 4.8 MB+1987% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K40m comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K40m) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K40m draws 245W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 20.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K40m) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 245W | 200W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 112mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.8 | 101.6+694% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Tesla K40m | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $280 |
| Codename | GK110B | GA104 |
| Release | November 22 2013 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #573 | #73 |
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