NVIDIA Tesla P40 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104)
We do not have any performance data for the Tesla P40 and the GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Tesla P40 and the GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Tesla P40 GPU
The Tesla P40 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2016 with a suggested retail price of $5,699. Its GP102 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 24 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,808 MHz memory clock and 384 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 347.1 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The Tesla P40 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. This workstation card has a TDP of 250 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 600 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) is a desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2022. Its GA104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,875 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 240 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
The RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 195 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 450 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3 2016 | Q4 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $5,699 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
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Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
We do not have any performance data for the Tesla P40 and the GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Tesla P40 and the GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark G3D Mark | 12,499 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 430 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GP102 | GA104 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Size | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 11,800 million | 17,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 24 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 347.1 Gb/s | 240 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,808 MHz | 1,875 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 384 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 3 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 250 W | 195 W |
| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 8-pin EPS | 1x 12-pin |
| Outputs | No outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 3,584 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 30 | 28 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 240 | 112 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 64 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 112 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 28 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,303 MHz | 1,320 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,531 MHz | 1,777 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 147 GPixel/s | 113.7 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 367.4 GTexel/s | 199 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 11.76 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 367.4 GFLOPS | 199 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Tesla P40 | GeForce RTX 3060 (8 GB, GA104) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.