Tesla M40 24GB
VS
Radeon Pro SSG

Tesla M40 24GB vs Radeon Pro SSG

NVIDIA

Tesla M40 24GB

2015Core: 948 MHzBoost: 1112 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro SSG

2016Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1050 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
142%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
133%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
133%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
131%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
126%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
126%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
121%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
118%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
116%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
114%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
113%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
110%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
105%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
102%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
102%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
100%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
96%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
94%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
92%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
92%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
83%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
81%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
79%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
79%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
77%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
71%
#101
68%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
60%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
55%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
55%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro SSG

#101
232%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
203%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
188%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
185%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
181%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
170%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
165%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
150%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
148%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
134%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
132%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
127%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
127%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
125%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
124%
#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
100%
#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
67%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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.

InsightTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla M40 24GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M40 24GB holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $1,500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1112.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1112.3%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($120)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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 Radeon Pro SSG

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro SSG

The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla M40 24GB scores 10,641 and the Radeon Pro SSG reaches 10,972 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M40 24GB is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

FeatureTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
G3D Mark Score
10,641
10,972+3%
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
GCN 3.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
3072
4096+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.832 TFLOPS
8.602 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock
1112 MHz+6%
1050 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
192
256+33%
L1 Cache
1.1 MB+10%
1 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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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 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
4 MB+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

FeatureTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
0
6
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla M40 24GB) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla M40 24GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).

FeatureTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
Encoder
NVENC 4.0 (2x)
VCE 4.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
UVD 7.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M40 24GB draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 3.9% difference. The Tesla M40 24GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

FeatureTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
TDP
250W-4%
260W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
267mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
85°C
Perf/Watt
42.6
42.2
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla M40 24GB launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 and now averages $1500. The Tesla M40 24GB costs 92% less ($1380 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 88.7 (Tesla M40 24GB) vs 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Tesla M40 24GB offers 1115.1% better value. The Radeon Pro SSG is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureTesla M40 24GBRadeon Pro SSG
MSRP
$2000-71%
$6999
Avg Price (30d)
$120-92%
$1500
Performance per Dollar
88.7+1115%
7.3
Codename
GM200
Fiji
Release
November 10 2015
July 26 2016
Ranking
#253
#249