Tesla P40 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.

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 P40

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

209%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

202%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

202%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

198%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

182%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

176%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

154%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

143%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

140%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

137%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

129%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

125%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

114%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

113%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

102%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

97%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

95%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

94%

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

76%

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.5% 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 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
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)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Tesla P40 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla P40 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla P40 scores 11,808 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 11.5%. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Tesla P40	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	11,808	13,170+12%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3840+7%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.76 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1531 MHz	1777 MHz+16%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	240+114%	112
L1 Cache	1.4 MB	3.5 MB+150%
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla P40	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla P40 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+300%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla P40	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Tesla P40	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 4.0 (2x)	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Tesla P40	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	250W	170W-32%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	47.2	77.5+64%