Tesla P40 vs Radeon Instinct MI60
Tesla P40
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Radeon Instinct MI60
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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Instinct MI60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Instinct MI60 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Instinct MI60 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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Instinct MI60.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.1 (2018−2022)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $600 for the Radeon Instinct MI60, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 305.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+305.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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 Radeon Instinct MI60
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.
Radeon Instinct MI60
The Radeon Instinct MI60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2018. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,638 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the Radeon Instinct MI60 reaches 11,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Instinct MI60 uses GCN 5.1, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 4,096 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Radeon Instinct MI60). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1800 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808+1% | 11,638 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4096+7% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS | 14.75 TFLOPS+25% |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1800 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240 | 256+7% |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB+40% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P40 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Instinct MI60 has 8 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla P40) vs 4 MB (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the Radeon Instinct MI60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Instinct MI60). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Instinct MI60).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the Radeon Instinct MI60's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The Tesla P40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (Radeon Instinct MI60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2+22% | 38.8 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Instinct MI60 launched at $6000 and now averages $600. The Tesla P40 costs 75% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 19.4 (Radeon Instinct MI60) — the Tesla P40 offers 305.7% better value. The Radeon Instinct MI60 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Instinct MI60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699-5% | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-75% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+306% | 19.4 |
| Codename | GP102 | Vega 20 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | November 18 2018 |
| Ranking | #227 | #232 |
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