Tesla P40 vs RTX A4000H
Tesla P40
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RTX A4000H
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
Performance Per Dollar RTX A4000H
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A4000H uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A4000H 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 RTX A4000H is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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. Priced at $150 versus $927 for the RTX A4000H, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 517.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+517.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($927) |
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 RTX A4000H
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.
RTX A4000H
The RTX A4000H is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 140W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,815 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 and the RTX A4000H reaches 11,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P40 is built on Pascal while the RTX A4000H uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Tesla P40) vs 6,144 (RTX A4000H). Raw compute: 11.76 TFLOPS (Tesla P40) vs 19.17 TFLOPS (RTX A4000H). Boost clocks: 1531 MHz vs 1560 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,808 | 11,815 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 6144+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.76 TFLOPS | 19.17 TFLOPS+63% |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1560 MHz+2% |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 240+25% | 192 |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB | 6 MB+329% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P40 comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A4000H has 8 GB. The Tesla P40 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Tesla P40) vs 4 MB (RTX A4000H) — the RTX A4000H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P40) vs 12.2 (RTX A4000H). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 None (RTX A4000H). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs None. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla P40) vs None (RTX A4000H).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | None |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | None |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250W versus the RTX A4000H's 140W — a 56.4% difference. The RTX A4000H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P40) vs 500W (RTX A4000H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 140W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 47.2 | 84.4+79% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P40 launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the RTX A4000H launched at $1000 and now averages $927. The Tesla P40 costs 83.8% less ($777 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.7 (Tesla P40) vs 12.7 (RTX A4000H) — the Tesla P40 offers 519.7% better value. The RTX A4000H is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P40 | RTX A4000H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $1000-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-84% | $927 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.7+520% | 12.7 |
| Codename | GP102 | GA104 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #227 | #226 |
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