Tesla M40
VS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Tesla M40 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

NVIDIA

Tesla M40

2015Core: 948 MHzBoost: 1112 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

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.

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

#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
147%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
143%
#86
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%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
124%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
122%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
120%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
120%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
108%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
106%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
102%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
102%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
100%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
92%
#101
89%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
78%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
72%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
71%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
69%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
65%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
63%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
57%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
57%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
52%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
51%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
49%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
49%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
48%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

#27
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $380
111%
#28
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB
MSRP: $269|Avg: $318
110%
#29
Radeon RX 6700 XT
MSRP: $479|Avg: $230
110%
#30
GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP: $329|Avg: $289
110%
#31
Radeon RX 7400
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
109%
#32
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
109%
#33
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
107%
#34
Radeon RX 5300
MSRP: $129|Avg: $50
105%
#35
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
MSRP: $150|Avg: $77
104%
#36
Radeon RX 6400
MSRP: $159|Avg: $139
104%
#37
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
MSRP: $599|Avg: $330
104%
#38
Arc A750
MSRP: $289|Avg: $229
103%
#39
Radeon RX 6800
MSRP: $579|Avg: $370
102%
#40
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $280
101%
#41
Radeon RX 6750 XT
MSRP: $549|Avg: $320
101%
#42
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP: $799|Avg: $590
100%
#43
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $429|Avg: $429
99%
#44
GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP: $549|Avg: $550
98%
#45
Radeon RX 7600 XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $330
98%
#46
GeForce RTX 2050
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
96%
#47
GeForce RTX 3080
MSRP: $699|Avg: $400
96%
#48
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
MSRP: $499|Avg: $449
95%
#49
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
MSRP: $549|Avg: $540
94%
#50
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
MSRP: $599|Avg: $600
93%
#51
Radeon RX 7800 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $490
92%
#52
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
MSRP: $329|Avg: $340
92%
#53
GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP: $599|Avg: $550
91%
#54
Radeon RX 7650 GRE
MSRP: $279|Avg: $380
91%
#55
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
MSRP: $470|Avg: $120
90%
#56
Arc A770
MSRP: $349|Avg: $280
89%
#57
Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB
MSRP: $289|Avg: $423
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 209% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M40.

InsightTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-209%)
Leading raw performance (+209%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (285mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $590 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 46% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 475.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+475.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099)
More affordable ($590)

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 4070 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla M40 scores 10,220 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 209%. The Tesla M40 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 2610 MHz.

FeatureTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
10,220
31,578+209%
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
28 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
3072
7680+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.832 TFLOPS
40.09 TFLOPS+487%
Boost Clock
1112 MHz
2610 MHz+135%
ROPs
96+20%
80
TMUs
192
240+25%
L1 Cache
1.1 MB
7.5 MB+582%
L2 Cache
3 MB
48 MB+1500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla M40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla M40 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla M40) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
12 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
48 MB+1500%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
DirectX
12.0
12 Ultimate
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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder
NVENC 2.0 (2x)
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 13.1% difference. The Tesla M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP
250W-12%
285W
Recommended PSU
500W-29%
700W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
267mm
285mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
40.9
110.8+171%
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla M40 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1099, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 46.3% less ($509 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Tesla M40) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 475.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureTesla M40GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP
$2500
$799-68%
Avg Price (30d)
$1099
$590-46%
Performance per Dollar
9.3
53.5+475%
Codename
GM200
AD104
Release
November 10 2015
January 3 2023
Ranking
#256
#11