Tesla M40 24GB vs GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

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.

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 M40 24GB

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

142%

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Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

133%

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Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

133%

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

131%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

126%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

126%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

121%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

118%

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RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

116%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

114%

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

113%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

110%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

105%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

102%

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Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

102%

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Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

100%

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Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

96%

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

94%

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RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

92%

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Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

92%

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

83%

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L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

81%

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RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

79%

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

79%

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Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

77%

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Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

71%

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RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

68%

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Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

60%

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Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

55%

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Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

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GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M40 24GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel).

Insight	Tesla M40 24GB	GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla M40 24GB 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 M40 24GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M40 24GB and GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

Tesla M40 24GB

The Tesla M40 24GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 10 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 948 MHz to 1112 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,641 points.

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points. Launch price was $389.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M40 24GB scores 10,641 and the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) reaches 10,465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M40 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 6.738 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M40 24GB	GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	10,641+2%	10,465
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3072+60%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.832 TFLOPS+1%	6.738 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1112 MHz	1645 MHz+48%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+50%	128
L1 Cache	1.1 MB+47%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M40 24GB	GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)) — the Tesla M40 24GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M40 24GB	GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla M40 24GB	GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla M40 24GB) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla M40 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)).

Feature	Tesla M40 24GB	GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 4.0 (2x)	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M40 24GB draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)'s 120W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Tesla M40 24GB	GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
TDP	250W	120W-52%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	112mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	42.6	87.2+105%