Tesla M40 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 1660 Ti (Mobile).
| Insight | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla M40 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 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
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 1660 Ti (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M40 scores 10,220 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) reaches 10,119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M40 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1485 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,220 | 10,119 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+200% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.832 TFLOPS+125% | 3.041 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 1485 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+200% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+10% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (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)
The Tesla M40 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) 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 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 202.4+395% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1099 | — |
| Codename | GM200 | TU116 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | April 23 2020 |
| Ranking | #256 | #324 |
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