Tesla P40 vs Arc A580
Tesla P40
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Arc A580
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A580 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Arc A580 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla P40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla P40 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (271mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $179 for the Arc A580, it costs 16% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 16.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+16.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) |
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 P40 and Arc A580
Tesla P40
The Tesla P40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,808 points. Launch price was $5,699.
Arc A580
The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the Arc A580 reaches 12,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the Arc A580 uses Generation 12.7, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 3,072 (Arc A580). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808 | 12,060+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+25% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+5% |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 2000 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P40 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A580 has 8 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla P40) vs 8 MB (Arc A580) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A580). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the Arc A580's 175W — a 35.3% difference. The Arc A580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 600W (Arc A580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 271mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 175W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 271mm |
| Height | 112mm | 132mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 68.9+46% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Arc A580 launched at $179 and now averages $179. The Tesla P40 costs 16.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 67.4 (Arc A580) — the Tesla P40 offers 16.8% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $179-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-16% | $179 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+17% | 67.4 |
| Codename | GP102 | DG2-512 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | October 10 2023 |
| Ranking | #227 | #223 |
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