Tesla M40 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

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

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

147%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

143%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

136%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

133%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

132%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

130%

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Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

124%

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

122%

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RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

120%

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Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

120%

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

108%

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L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

106%

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RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

102%

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

102%

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Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

100%

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Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

92%

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RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

89%

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Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

78%

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Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

72%

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Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

71%

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Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

69%

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L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

65%

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Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

63%

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Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

57%

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Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

57%

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Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

52%

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Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

51%

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GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

49%

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Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

49%

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Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

114%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

101%

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

97%

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile.

Insight	Tesla M40	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 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.

Tesla M40 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M40 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 RTX 3050 6GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M40 scores 10,220 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile reaches 10,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M40 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1492 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M40	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,220	10,125
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Boost Clock	1112 MHz	1492 MHz+34%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M40	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit.

Feature	Tesla M40	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+167%	96-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla M40	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile).

Feature	Tesla M40	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Encoder	NVENC 2.0 (2x)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile's 60W — a 122.6% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Tesla M40	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
TDP	250W	60W-76%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	40.9	168.8+313%