GRID P40-24Q vs Tesla M60

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.

GRID P40-24Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 300W, a 75W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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90% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$3,000 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.2 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Tesla M60

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,699 less on MSRP ($3,000 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 88.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 1.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 300W vs 225W.

GRID P40-24Q

2015

Tesla M60

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 225W instead of 300W, a 75W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,699 less on MSRP ($3,000 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 88.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 1.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌
90% HIGHER MSRP
$5,699 MSRPvs$3,000 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.2 vs 2.3 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 300W vs 225W.

Quick Answers

So, is GRID P40-24Q better than Tesla M60?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,057 vs 7,002 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID P40-24Q is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (225W vs 300W).

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

GRID P40-24Q is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

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

GRID P40-24Q is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GRID P40-24Q is about 90.0% more expensive on MSRP at $5,699 MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 0.8% higher G3D Mark. Tesla M60 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Tesla M60 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Tesla M60 is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 7,002 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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.

GRID P40-24Q Benchmark Check

Tesla M60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
1080p
low	104 FPS	104 FPS
medium	90 FPS	90 FPS
high	73 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	91 FPS
medium	80 FPS	80 FPS
high	58 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	29 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
1080p
low	162 FPS	173 FPS
medium	128 FPS	136 FPS
high	94 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	125 FPS
medium	92 FPS	96 FPS
high	74 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	68 FPS
medium	52 FPS	52 FPS
high	43 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	32 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
1080p
low	318 FPS	315 FPS
medium	254 FPS	252 FPS
high	212 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	236 FPS
medium	191 FPS	189 FPS
high	159 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	158 FPS
medium	127 FPS	126 FPS
high	106 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	79 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
1080p
low	182 FPS	182 FPS
medium	148 FPS	148 FPS
high	133 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	132 FPS
medium	110 FPS	110 FPS
high	99 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	77 FPS
medium	60 FPS	60 FPS
high	49 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-24Q and Tesla M60

GRID P40-24Q

The GRID P40-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,057 points.

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-24Q scores 7,057 and the Tesla M60 reaches 7,002 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-24Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla M60 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-24Q) vs 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
G3D Mark Score	7,057	7,002
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048 ×2
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1178 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	128	128 ×2
L1 Cache	768 KB	768 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 12.1 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-24Q) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-24Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-24Q draws 225W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 28.6% difference. The GRID P40-24Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-24Q) vs 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Tesla M60
TDP	225W-25%	300W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	31.4+35%	23.3

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-24Q launched at $5699 MSRP, while the Tesla M60 launched at $3000. The Tesla M60 costs 47.4% less ($2699 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.2 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 2.3 (Tesla M60) — the Tesla M60 offers 91.7% better value.