Tesla T4 vs Tesla M40
Tesla T4
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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 T4
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Tesla T4 uses modern memory architecture. The Tesla T4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla T4.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla T4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,000 versus $1,099 for the Tesla M40, it costs 9% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($1,000) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,099) |
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 T4 and Tesla M40
Tesla T4
The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Tesla M40
The Tesla M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 10 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 948 MHz to 1112 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,220 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla T4 scores 10,153 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1112 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,220 |
| Architecture | Turing | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.141 TFLOPS+19% | 6.832 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz+43% | 1112 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+127% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Tesla T4) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 112.5% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-72% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C-11% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0+255% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla T4 launched at $1880 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500 and now averages $1099. The Tesla T4 costs 9% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.2 (Tesla T4) vs 9.3 (Tesla M40) — the Tesla T4 offers 9.7% better value. The Tesla T4 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880-25% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000-9% | $1099 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2+10% | 9.3 |
| Codename | TU104 | GM200 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | November 10 2015 |
| Ranking | #260 | #256 |
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