Tesla M40 24GB vs L4
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 L4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L4 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The L4 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 4.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the L4.
| Insight | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M40 24GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 93% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1472.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1472.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
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 L4
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.
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M40 24GB scores 10,641 and the L4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M40 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,641+5% | 10,153 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 7424+142% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.832 TFLOPS | 30.29 TFLOPS+343% |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 2040 MHz+83% |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 192 | 240+25% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 7.5 MB+582% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 48 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 48 MB+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla M40 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 24GB draws 250W versus the L4's 72W — a 110.6% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 72W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 169mm |
| Height | 112mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 141.0+231% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M40 24GB launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the L4 launched at $2345 and now averages $1800. The Tesla M40 24GB costs 93.3% less ($1680 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 88.7 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 5.6 (L4) — the Tesla M40 24GB offers 1483.9% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 24GB | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000-15% | $2345 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-93% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.7+1484% | 5.6 |
| Codename | GM200 | AD104 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #253 | #259 |
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