Tesla M40
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
10,220
MSRP
$2500
AVG Price
$1099
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 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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Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40
FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Tesla M40 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M40 scores 10,220 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 Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM200), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3072 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 192 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.832 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1112 MHz from a base of 948 MHz.
| Specification | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 10,220 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM200 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3072 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 192 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 96 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1112 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 948 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 6.832 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 213.5 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 8,000 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #256 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M40 is equipped with 8 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 M40 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 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 | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.0 |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.5 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 5.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 0x None — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x), decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1.
| Specification | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|
| None PortsNumber of None display connectors | 0x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 2.0 (2x) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M40 draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 898g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.
| Specification | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 898g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $1,099 (MSRP: $2500), the Tesla M40 delivers 9 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #256 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Tesla M40 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $1099 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #256 |
| Release Date | November 10 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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