Tesla P40 vs GeForce RTX 4070
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4070 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 GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 128% 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-128%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+128%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P40 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 73% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 60.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070
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.
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla P40 scores 11,808 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 128%. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 2475 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808 | 26,919+128% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5888+53% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+148% |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 2475 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 240+30% | 184 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 5.8 MB+314% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 36 MB+1100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla P40) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 36 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla P40) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 304mm |
| Height | 112mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 134.6+185% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Tesla P40 costs 72.7% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Tesla P40 offers 60.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $599-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-73% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+61% | 48.9 |
| Codename | GP102 | AD104 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #227 | #32 |
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