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.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($600 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 239.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 5.3 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 250W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Tesla M40 24GB

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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233.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$600 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.3 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
❌212.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 80W.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

2019

Tesla M40 24GB

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,400 less on MSRP ($600 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 239.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 18.0 vs 5.3 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 250W, a 170W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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233.3% HIGHER MSRP
$2,000 MSRPvs$600 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.3 vs 18.0 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
❌212.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) better than Tesla M40 24GB?

Yes. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,829 vs 10,641 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is a 2019 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Tesla M40 24GB is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2015, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $600 MSRP. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is about $1,400 cheaper on MSRP at $600 MSRP versus $2,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $600 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (80W vs 250W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is Tesla M40 24GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla M40 24GB is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $2,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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.

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Tesla M40 24GB Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
1080p
low	93 FPS	151 FPS
medium	81 FPS	130 FPS
high	66 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	78 FPS	121 FPS
medium	69 FPS	103 FPS
high	51 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	42 FPS
medium	27 FPS	38 FPS
high	18 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
1080p
low	241 FPS	248 FPS
medium	194 FPS	214 FPS
high	159 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	173 FPS
medium	147 FPS	142 FPS
high	120 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	107 FPS	96 FPS
medium	88 FPS	78 FPS
high	72 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
1080p
low	455 FPS	479 FPS
medium	390 FPS	383 FPS
high	325 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	239 FPS
1440p
low	325 FPS	359 FPS
medium	283 FPS	287 FPS
high	244 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	218 FPS	239 FPS
medium	182 FPS	192 FPS
high	140 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	120 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
1080p
low	162 FPS	293 FPS
medium	133 FPS	252 FPS
high	115 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	217 FPS
medium	99 FPS	192 FPS
high	86 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	71 FPS	120 FPS
medium	59 FPS	96 FPS
high	47 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	61 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) and Tesla M40 24GB

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.

Tesla M40 24GB

The Tesla M40 24GB 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: 10,641 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) scores 10,829 and the Tesla M40 24GB reaches 10,641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Tesla M40 24GB uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40 24GB). Raw compute: 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40 24GB). Boost clocks: 1380 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
G3D Mark Score	10,829+2%	10,641
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304	3072+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.359 TFLOPS	6.832 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1380 MHz+24%	1112 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	144	192+33%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+109%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla M40 24GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M40 24GB has 8 GB. The Tesla M40 24GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40 24GB) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Tesla M40 24GB). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.0	1.1+10%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (Tesla M40 24GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Tesla M40 24GB).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) draws 80W versus the Tesla M40 24GB's 250W — a 103% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 500W (Tesla M40 24GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)	Tesla M40 24GB
TDP	80W-68%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85°C
Perf/Watt	135.4+218%	42.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600 MSRP, while the Tesla M40 24GB launched at $2000. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) costs 70% less ($1400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) vs 5.3 (Tesla M40 24GB) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) offers 239.6% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).