Tesla P40 vs GeForce RTX 2060
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 Per Dollar Tesla P40
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19.5% 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 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+19.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 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 GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $150 for the Tesla P40, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 49.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+49.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla P40 scores 11,808 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 19.5%. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808 | 14,114+20% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+100% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS+82% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1680 MHz+10% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 240+100% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 1.9 MB+36% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P40 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 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.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+300% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 112mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 72-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 88.2+87% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 49.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $349-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $120-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7 | 117.6+49% |
| Codename | GP102 | TU106 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #227 | #168 |
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