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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Tesla M40: it remains the more sensible modern option while Tesla M40 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than Tesla M40: it remains the more sensible modern option while Tesla M40 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 250W, a 200W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌400% higher power demand at 250W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Tesla M40 better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,119 vs 10,220 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Tesla M40 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2015 and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Tesla M40 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $2,500 MSRP. Tesla M40 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Tesla M40 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $2,500 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 250W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) make more sense than Tesla M40?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 250W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Tesla M40. The trade-off is that Tesla M40 currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Tesla M40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
1080p
low	90 FPS	151 FPS
medium	81 FPS	130 FPS
high	67 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	121 FPS
medium	72 FPS	103 FPS
high	57 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	40 FPS	42 FPS
medium	37 FPS	38 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
1080p
low	201 FPS	248 FPS
medium	177 FPS	214 FPS
high	141 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	142 FPS	173 FPS
medium	119 FPS	142 FPS
high	96 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	96 FPS
medium	73 FPS	78 FPS
high	58 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
1080p
low	455 FPS	460 FPS
medium	364 FPS	368 FPS
high	286 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	228 FPS	230 FPS
1440p
low	341 FPS	345 FPS
medium	273 FPS	276 FPS
high	218 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	171 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	222 FPS	230 FPS
medium	182 FPS	184 FPS
high	131 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	115 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
1080p
low	388 FPS	293 FPS
medium	317 FPS	252 FPS
high	258 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	218 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	314 FPS	217 FPS
medium	255 FPS	192 FPS
high	191 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	152 FPS	120 FPS
medium	114 FPS	96 FPS
high	101 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	61 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) and Tesla M40

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) scores 10,119 and the Tesla M40 reaches 10,220 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is built on Turing while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
G3D Mark Score	10,119	10,220
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	3072+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.041 TFLOPS	6.832 TFLOPS+125%
Boost Clock	1485 MHz+34%	1112 MHz
ROPs	32	96+200%
TMUs	64	192+200%
L1 Cache	1 MB	1.1 MB+10%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla M40 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M40 has 8 GB. The Tesla M40 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the Tesla M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.0
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) draws 50W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)	Tesla M40
TDP	50W-80%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	202.4+395%	40.9