Tesla P40 vs Quadro P5200
Tesla P40
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Quadro P5200
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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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Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P5200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P5200 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 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (24 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P5200.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $240 for the Quadro P5200, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 62.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($240) |
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 P5200
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 P5200
The Quadro P5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1746 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,650 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the Quadro P5200 reaches 11,650 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P5200 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 8.94 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1746 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808+1% | 11,650 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+50% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS+32% | 8.94 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1746 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+50% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB+49% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P5200 has 4 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla P40) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200) — the Tesla P40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+500% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5.0 (Quadro P5200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP7 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the Quadro P5200's 100W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro P5200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (Quadro P5200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 100W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 116.5+147% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro P5200 launched at $500 and now averages $240. The Tesla P40 costs 37.5% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 48.5 (Quadro P5200) — the Tesla P40 offers 62.3% better value. The Quadro P5200 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro P5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $500-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-38% | $240 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+62% | 48.5 |
| Codename | GP102 | GP104 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #227 | #230 |
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