Tesla M40 vs GeForce GTX 1060
Tesla M40
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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
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $1,099), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1703.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1703.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 and GeForce GTX 1060
Tesla M40
The Tesla M40 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: 10,220 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M40 scores 10,220 and the GeForce GTX 1060 reaches 10,064 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M40 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,220+2% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.832 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+30% |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 1733 MHz+56% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+17% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Tesla M40 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Tesla M40 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla M40) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 180W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 173mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 55.9+37% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M40 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1099, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 94.5% less ($1039 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Tesla M40) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1703.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $249-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1099 | $60-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 167.7+1703% |
| Codename | GM200 | GP104 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #256 | #137 |
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