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 RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+209% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 866.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 4.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,220 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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212.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Tesla M40

2015

Why buy it

✅+209% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,701 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 866.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 39.5 vs 4.1 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,220 vs 31,578).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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212.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Tesla M40?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 10,220 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Tesla M40 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?

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 209.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is about $1,701 cheaper on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 209.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 866.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla M40 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla M40 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $2,500 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 RTX 4070 Ti Benchmark Check

Tesla M40 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
1080p
low	188 FPS	151 FPS
medium	171 FPS	130 FPS
high	155 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	121 FPS
medium	125 FPS	103 FPS
high	111 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	42 FPS
medium	79 FPS	38 FPS
high	66 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	20 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
1080p
low	664 FPS	248 FPS
medium	539 FPS	214 FPS
high	415 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	366 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	496 FPS	173 FPS
medium	400 FPS	142 FPS
high	329 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	269 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	250 FPS	96 FPS
medium	211 FPS	78 FPS
high	187 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
1080p
low	921 FPS	460 FPS
medium	742 FPS	368 FPS
high	652 FPS	307 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	230 FPS
1440p
low	720 FPS	345 FPS
medium	578 FPS	276 FPS
high	497 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	427 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	498 FPS	230 FPS
medium	403 FPS	184 FPS
high	352 FPS	153 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	115 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
1080p
low	879 FPS	293 FPS
medium	731 FPS	252 FPS
high	664 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	600 FPS	163 FPS
1440p
low	706 FPS	217 FPS
medium	585 FPS	192 FPS
high	514 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	460 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	477 FPS	120 FPS
medium	408 FPS	96 FPS
high	366 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	324 FPS	61 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and Tesla M40

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the Tesla M40's 10,220 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 209%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla M40 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 3,072 (Tesla M40). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 6.832 TFLOPS (Tesla M40). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1112 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
G3D Mark Score	31,578+209%	10,220
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	4 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	7680+150%	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	40.09 TFLOPS+487%	6.832 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2610 MHz+135%	1112 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	240+25%	192
L1 Cache	7.5 MB+582%	1.1 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla M40 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M40 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 3 MB (Tesla M40) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	48 MB+1500%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12.0 (Tesla M40). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M40). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Tesla M40).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the Tesla M40's 250W — a 13.1% difference. The Tesla M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 500W (Tesla M40). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 285mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 Ti	Tesla M40
TDP	285W	250W-12%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	285mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	110.8+171%	40.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP, while the Tesla M40 launched at $2500. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti costs 68% less ($1701 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 4.1 (Tesla M40) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 863.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).