
Tesla P40 vs Radeon RX 5600

Tesla P40
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600
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.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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

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 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.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | Radeon 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 |
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