Tesla M60 vs GRID P40-24Q

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. The Tesla M60 is positioned at rank 277 and the GRID P40-24Q is on rank 338, so the Tesla M60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M60

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

100%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

91%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

89%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

86%

#261

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6340%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

100%

#278

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

97%

#279

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

92%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

91%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

89%

#287

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

89%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

88%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-24Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

85%

#323

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11914%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

100%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

99%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

94%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

87%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

86%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

85%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

83%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

83%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

79%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

78%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

77%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-24Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M60.

Insight	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P40-24Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P40-24Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $250), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($200)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M60 and GRID P40-24Q

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

GRID P40-24Q

The GRID P40-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,057 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M60 scores 7,002 and the GRID P40-24Q reaches 7,057 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M60 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P40-24Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Tesla M60) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-24Q). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-24Q). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
G3D Mark Score	7,002	7,057
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS ×2	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1178 MHz
ROPs	64 ×2	64
TMUs	128 ×2	128
L1 Cache	768 KB	768 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M60) vs 12.0 (GRID P40-24Q). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60) vs NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-24Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-24Q).

Feature	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
Encoder	NVENC 2.0 (2x)	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M60 draws 300W versus the GRID P40-24Q's 225W — a 28.6% difference. The GRID P40-24Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M60) vs 350W (GRID P40-24Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla M60	GRID P40-24Q
TDP	300W	225W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	23.3	31.4+35%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M60 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GRID P40-24Q launched at $5699 and now averages $200. The GRID P40-24Q costs 20% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Tesla M60) vs 35.3 (GRID P40-24Q) — the GRID P40-24Q offers 26.1% better value.