Tesla M40 vs GeForce RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 38.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-38.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+38.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 89% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1164.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1164.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla M40 scores 10,220 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 38.1%. The Tesla M40 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,220 | 14,114+38% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+60% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.832 TFLOPS+6% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 1680 MHz+51% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+60% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 1.9 MB+73% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Tesla M40 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 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.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 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 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 72-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 88.2+116% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M40 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1099, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 89.1% less ($979 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Tesla M40) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 1164.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $349-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1099 | $120-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 117.6+1165% |
| Codename | GM200 | TU106 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #256 | #168 |
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