Tesla M40 vs Radeon Pro SSG
Tesla M40
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro SSG
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M40.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.4%) |
| 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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M40 holds the technical lead. Priced at $1,099 (vs $1,500), it costs 27% less, resulting in a 27.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,099) | ⚠️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 and Radeon Pro SSG
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.
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
In G3D Mark, the Tesla M40 scores 10,220 versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 10,972 — the Radeon Pro SSG leads by 7.4%. The Tesla M40 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) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,220 | 10,972+7% |
| 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)
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla M40) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon 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: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 3.9% difference. The Tesla M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) 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.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-4% | 260W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 42.2+3% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M40 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1099, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 and now averages $1500. The Tesla M40 costs 26.7% less ($401 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Tesla M40) vs 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Tesla M40 offers 27.4% better value. The Radeon Pro SSG is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon Pro SSG |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500-64% | $6999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1099-27% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3+27% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GM200 | Fiji |
| Release | November 10 2015 | July 26 2016 |
| Ranking | #256 | #249 |
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