Tesla M40 vs Radeon RX 7600
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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon RX 7600 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 Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 62.2% 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 RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-62.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+62.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 7600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $250 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 613.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+613.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099) | ✅More affordable ($250) |
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 RX 7600
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 RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla M40 scores 10,220 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 62.2%. The Tesla M40 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,220 | 16,581+62% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+50% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.832 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+218% |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 2655 MHz+139% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+50% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+120% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.2+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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 41% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 165W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 100.5+146% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M40 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1099, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 77.3% less ($849 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Tesla M40) vs 66.3 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 612.9% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $269-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1099 | $250-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 66.3+613% |
| Codename | GM200 | Navi 33 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #256 | #118 |
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