Tesla P40 vs Radeon Pro Vega 56
Tesla P40
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Radeon Pro Vega 56
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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 Pro Vega 56
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 156.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+156.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 Pro Vega 56
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 Pro Vega 56
The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the Radeon Pro Vega 56 reaches 12,104 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808 | 12,104+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+7% | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS+31% | 8.96 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz+22% | 1250 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+7% | 224 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB+59% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro Vega 56 has 0 MB. The Tesla P40 offers 100+% 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 Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB | Shared System RAM |
| 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 Pro Vega 56). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| 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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 56's 210W — a 17.4% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 210W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 57.6+22% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 and now averages $60. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 156.3% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon Pro Vega 56 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $399-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $60-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7 | 201.7+156% |
| Codename | GP102 | Vega 10 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | August 14 2017 |
| Ranking | #227 | #222 |
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