Tesla M40 24GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 RTX 3060 Ti
Why is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Tesla M40 24GB?
The battle between the powerful GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and the professional industrial Tesla M40 24GB reveals the distance between gaming muscle and mission-critical compute scale. The RTX 3060 Ti is roughly 200-300% faster in rendering benchmarks, representing a modern powerhouse that masters 1440p Ultra with high refresh rates and cinematic graphics.
Technically, the Tesla M40 24GB wins on absolute memory scale with its colossal 24GB buffer—tripling the capacity of the gaming card—making it a niche tool for researchers working with massive datasets or specific AI workloads that require passive cooling and headless operation. However, for interactive gaming or general creative tasks, the RTX 3060 Ti offers uncompromised core muscle and specialized hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS. Moving to a 30-series discrete card is a life-changing improvement for most users in 2026.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the undisputed winner in absolute interactive performance and gaming speed. it is a world-class engine for high-fidelity 1440p digital environments. The NVIDIA Tesla M40 24GB is the winner for budget-conscious compute enthusiasts who priority uncompromised VRAM capacity for deep learning or specific industrial datasets. however, for any general use case, the 30-series gaming card is the definitive and superior choice.
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. 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 M40 24GB 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 90.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M40 24GB.
| Insight | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-90.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+90.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🔮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 | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M40 24GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 57% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 22.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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 RTX 3060 Ti
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 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 M40 24GB scores 10,641 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 90.9%. The Tesla M40 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,641 | 20,312+91% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 4864+58% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.832 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+137% |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 1665 MHz+50% |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 192+26% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 4.8 MB+336% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla M40 24GB) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla M40 24GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 24GB draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 101.6+138% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M40 24GB launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Tesla M40 24GB costs 57.1% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 88.7 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Tesla M40 24GB offers 22.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $399-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-57% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.7+22% | 72.5 |
| Codename | GM200 | GA104 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #253 | #73 |
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