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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 4000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro RTX 4000 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro RTX 4000 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 Quadro RTX 4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 26.4% 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 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-26.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+26.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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 $220 for the Quadro RTX 4000, it costs 32% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 16% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+16%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($220) |
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 RTX 4000
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 RTX 4000
The Quadro RTX 4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1005 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,925 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla P40 scores 11,808 versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 14,925 — the Quadro RTX 4000 leads by 26.4%. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the Quadro RTX 4000 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 4000). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808 | 14,925+26% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+67% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS+65% | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+67% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 2.3 MB+64% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla P40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P40 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 4000 has 8 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla P40) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Quadro RTX 4000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40) vs NVENC 7.0 (Quadro RTX 4000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP10. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC 7.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP10 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the Quadro RTX 4000's 160W — a 43.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 93.3+98% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Quadro RTX 4000 launched at $899 and now averages $220. The Tesla P40 costs 31.8% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 67.8 (Quadro RTX 4000) — the Tesla P40 offers 16.1% better value. The Quadro RTX 4000 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Quadro RTX 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $899-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-32% | $220 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+16% | 67.8 |
| Codename | GP102 | TU104 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | November 13 2018 |
| Ranking | #227 | #154 |
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