Nvidia RTX 5090 vs Nvidia Tesla M40
Nvidia RTX 5090 is the more capable pick; Nvidia Tesla M40 is the cheaper one - which wins comes down to the job below.
The verdict
- Local AI
- Nvidia RTX 5090 has more VRAM (32GB vs 24GB) - up to ~33B (Q4).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Nvidia RTX 5090 | Nvidia Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | ~12 streams | ~12 streams |
| Frigate NVR | ~25 cameras | ~25 cameras |
| Local LLM | 32GB VRAM win | 24GB VRAM |
| Fits a mini-PC | full-size PCIe, DIY build | full-size PCIe, DIY build |
Approximate - capacity estimates from curated specs, the same logic as the recommender. Verify against your exact setup. Prices move; check the retailer.
Full specs
| Spec | Nvidia RTX 5090 | Nvidia Tesla M40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $1,999 | $120 |
| Type | gpu | gpu |
| Interface | pcie | pcie |
| Transcode | H.264/HEVC/AV1 (NVENC Blackwell 4:2:2) | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Maxwell) |
| Frigate detector | TensorRT | TensorRT |
| TOPS | - | - |
| VRAM (GB) | 32 | 24 |
| Low profile | no | no |
| GPU sharing | - | vgpu (unlock) |
| Power (W) | 575 | 250 |