Tesla P40
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
11,808
MSRP
$5699
AVG Price
$150
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.
Overview
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.
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla P40
FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Tesla P40 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P40 scores 11,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP102), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3840 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 240 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 11.76 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1531 MHz from a base of 1303 MHz.
| Specification | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 11,808 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP102 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 16 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3840 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 240 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 96 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1531 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1303 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 11.76 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 367.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 11,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #227 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P40 is equipped with 24 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 24 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 1.4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 11.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | SR-IOV |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 0x None — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x), decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.
| Specification | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|
| None PortsNumber of None display connectors | 0x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P40 draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 968g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 250 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 112mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 968g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150 (MSRP: $5699), the Tesla P40 delivers 79 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #227 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Tesla P40 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #227 |
| Release Date | September 13 2016 |
| Release Year | 2016 |
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