Tesla M40 vs Tesla T4
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 Tesla T4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Tesla T4 uses modern memory architecture. The Tesla T4 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla T4.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla T4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,000 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 9% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099) | ✅More affordable ($1,000) |
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 Tesla T4
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.
Tesla T4
The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M40 scores 10,220 and the Tesla T4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M40 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Tesla M40) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1112 MHz vs 1590 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,220 | 10,153 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.832 TFLOPS | 8.141 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1112 MHz | 1590 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 2.5 MB+127% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla M40) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Tesla M40) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 draws 250W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 112.5% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla M40) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 76°C.
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 70W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 76°C-11% |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 145.0+255% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M40 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1099, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880 and now averages $1000. The Tesla T4 costs 9% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Tesla M40) vs 10.2 (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 offers 9.7% better value. The Tesla T4 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M40 | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $1880-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1099 | $1000-9% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.3 | 10.2+10% |
| Codename | GM200 | TU104 |
| Release | November 10 2015 | September 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #256 | #260 |
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