Tesla P40 vs Quadro M6000
Tesla P40
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Quadro M6000
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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
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla P40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (24 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M6000.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla P40 holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+234.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Quadro M6000
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.
Quadro M6000
The Quadro M6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 988 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,769 points. Launch price was $4,199.99.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the Quadro M6000 reaches 11,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the Quadro M6000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 3,072 (Quadro M6000). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 6.844 TFLOPS (Quadro M6000). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808 | 11,769 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+25% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS+72% | 6.844 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz+37% | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB+27% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P40 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M6000 has 12 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 384-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12/1 (Quadro M6000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12/1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M6000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M6000).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the Quadro M6000's 250W — a 0% difference. The Quadro M6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (Quadro M6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 47.1 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro M6000 launched at $4999 and now averages $500. The Tesla P40 costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 23.5 (Quadro M6000) — the Tesla P40 offers 234.9% better value. The Tesla P40 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro M6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $4999-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-70% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+235% | 23.5 |
| Codename | GP102 | GM200 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | March 21 2015 |
| Ranking | #227 | #228 |
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