Tesla M40 24GB vs GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Tesla M40 24GB
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40 24GB
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M40 24GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 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 (Mobile).
| Insight | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Blackwell (2024−2025) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M40 24GB and GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M40 24GB scores 10,641 and the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 2520 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,641+2% | 10,465 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4608+50% |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 2520 MHz+127% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla M40 24GB) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla M40 24GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)).
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC 3rd gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 24GB draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 209.3+391% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | — |
| Codename | GM200 | GN22-X6 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #253 | #não classificado |
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