Tesla M40 24GB
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Tesla M40 24GB

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

10,641

MSRP

$2000

AVG Price

$120

November 10 2015
250 Watt
Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)

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 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M40 24GB

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Tesla M40 24GB specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla M40 24GB scores 10,641 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.

SpecificationTesla M40 24GB
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score10,641
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationMaxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGM200
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute3072
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling192
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1112 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency948 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance6.832 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second213.5 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x8
Transistor Count8,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#253
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla M40 24GB 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.

SpecificationTesla M40 24GB
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate16 Gbps
L1 Cache1.1 MB
L2 Cache3 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationTesla M40 24GB
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 11.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportNone
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 0x None — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x), decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.

SpecificationTesla M40 24GB
None PortsNumber of None display connectors0x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNVENC 4.0 (2x)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo HD VP6
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M40 24GB draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 112mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 1000g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 85°C under load.

SpecificationTesla M40 24GB
TDPPower consumption under load250 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance267mm
Card Height112mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
Weight1000g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85°C
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $120 (MSRP: $2000), the Tesla M40 24GB delivers 89 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #253 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationTesla M40 24GB
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$2000
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$120
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#253
Release DateNovember 10 2015
Release Year2015

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