Tesla P40
VS
Radeon RX 5600

Tesla P40 vs Radeon RX 5600

NVIDIA

Tesla P40

2016Core: 1303 MHzBoost: 1531 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5600

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 MHz

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40

#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
209%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
202%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
202%
#99
Tesla M40
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099
198%
#100
Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
182%
#101
176%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
154%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
143%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
140%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
137%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
129%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
125%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
114%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
113%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
102%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
100%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
97%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
96%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
95%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
94%
#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
76%
#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
51%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600

#16
Radeon RX 7600S
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
113%
#19
Radeon RX 5600
MSRP: $229|Avg: $150
100%
#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600 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 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (24 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600.

InsightTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
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. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.5% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 5600.

InsightTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+0.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

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 RX 5600

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the Radeon RX 5600 reaches 11,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

FeatureTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score
11,808
11,753
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3840+67%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
11.76 TFLOPS+102%
5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1531 MHz+21%
1265 MHz
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
240+67%
144
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 RX 5600 has 6 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity
24 GB+300%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB
3 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

FeatureTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
Encoder
NVENC 4.0 (2x)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
VCN 2.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 5600's 150W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). 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.

FeatureTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
TDP
250W
150W-40%
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
78.4+66%
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) — the Tesla P40 offers 0.4% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureTesla P40Radeon RX 5600
MSRP
$5699
$229-96%
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$150
Performance per Dollar
78.7
78.4
Codename
GP102
Navi 10
Release
September 13 2016
July 7 2020
Ranking
#227
#295