Nvidia RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF vs Nvidia Tesla P40
These two are closely matched - the right pick comes down to the specific job below.
The verdict
- Plex
- Nvidia Tesla P40 transcodes more streams (~18 vs ~12).
- Fit
- Nvidia RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF is easier to add to a mini-PC (low-profile PCIe).
Which wins for each job
| Job | Nvidia RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF | Nvidia Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Plex transcode | ~12 streams | ~18 streams win |
| Frigate NVR | ~25 cameras | ~25 cameras |
| Local LLM | 24GB VRAM | 24GB VRAM |
| Fits a mini-PC | low-profile PCIe win | 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 PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF | Nvidia Tesla P40 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (list) | $1,500 | $300 |
| Type | gpu | gpu |
| Interface | pcie | pcie |
| Transcode | H.264/HEVC/AV1 (NVENC Blackwell 4:2:2) | H.264/HEVC (NVENC Pascal) |
| Frigate detector | TensorRT | TensorRT |
| TOPS | - | - |
| VRAM (GB) | 24 | 24 |
| Low profile | yes | no |
| GPU sharing | vgpu | vgpu (unlock) |
| Power (W) | 70 | 250 |