Tesla P40 vs GeForce GTX 1660
Tesla P40
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1660 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1660 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 Tesla P40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1660.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $180 for the GeForce GTX 1660, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 21.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180) |
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 GeForce GTX 1660
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.
GeForce GTX 1660
The GeForce GTX 1660 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 14 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1530 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,639 points. Launch price was $219.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the GeForce GTX 1660 reaches 11,639 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1660 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 1,408 (GeForce GTX 1660). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 5.027 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1785 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808+1% | 11,639 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+173% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS+134% | 5.027 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1785 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+173% | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+100% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 1660 has 6 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla P40) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1660) — the Tesla P40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+300% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+100% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| 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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 1660). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1660's 120W — a 70.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 1660). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 120W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 97.0+106% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1660 launched at $219 and now averages $180. The Tesla P40 costs 16.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 64.7 (GeForce GTX 1660) — the Tesla P40 offers 21.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1660 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce GTX 1660 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $219-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-17% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+22% | 64.7 |
| Codename | GP102 | TU116 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | March 14 2019 |
| Ranking | #227 | #231 |
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