Tesla M2090 vs FirePro M40003

Tesla M2090

2011Core: 651 MHz

FirePro M40003

2012Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla M2090

250

1,400

+2.6%

GeForce GT 740M

GeForce GT 640M

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce 930A

GeForce GTX 960

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

FirePro M40003

1,364

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

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 M2090 is positioned at rank 379 and the FirePro M40003 is on rank 151, so the FirePro M40003 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M2090

#363

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

26380%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

100%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

100%

#380

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

95%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

95%

#382

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

84%

#383

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

79%

#384

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

77%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

77%

#386

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

75%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

75%

#388

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

71%

#389

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

68%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

68%

#391

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

62%

#392

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

57%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

57%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M40003

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#136

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1625%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M40003 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (248mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla M2090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M2090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $72), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 84.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+84.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($72)

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 M2090 Benchmark Check

FirePro M40003 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M2090 and FirePro M40003

Tesla M2090

The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.

FirePro M40003

The FirePro M40003 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,364 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the FirePro M40003 reaches 1,364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro M40003 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 512 (FirePro M40003). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M40003).

Feature	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
G3D Mark Score	1,400+3%	1,364
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.332 TFLOPS+93%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	1 MB+669%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla M2090 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M40003 has 4 GB. The FirePro M40003 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2090) vs 256 KB (FirePro M40003) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090) vs 12 (FirePro M40003). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
DirectX	12 (FL 11_0)	12
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M40003).

Feature	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
Encoder	—	VCE 1.0
Decoder	—	UVD 4.0
Codecs	CUDA,OpenCL	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the FirePro M40003's 33W — a 153.4% difference. The FirePro M40003 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 350W (FirePro M40003). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 248mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Tesla M2090	FirePro M40003
TDP	250W	33W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	248mm	82mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	5.6	41.3+638%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the FirePro M40003 launched at $150 and now averages $72. The Tesla M2090 costs 44.4% less ($32 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 18.9 (FirePro M40003) — the Tesla M2090 offers 85.2% better value. The FirePro M40003 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).