GeForce GTX 1060 vs Tesla T4

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla T4

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

140%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

131%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

131%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

129%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

124%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

124%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

119%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

116%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

114%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

113%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

111%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

109%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

103%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

101%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

100%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

99%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

94%

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

93%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

91%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

91%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

82%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

80%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

78%

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

77%

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Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

76%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

70%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

67%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

59%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Tesla T4 uses modern memory architecture. The Tesla T4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla T4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1552.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1552.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Tesla T4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Tesla T4

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Tesla T4

The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 and the Tesla T4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1590 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score	10,064	10,153
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+9%	8.141 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+9%	1590 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	2.5 MB+166%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T4 has 8 GB. The Tesla T4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 88% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Tesla T4
TDP	180W	70W-61%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	168mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	76°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	145.0+159%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880 and now averages $1000. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 94% less ($940 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.2 (Tesla T4) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1544.1% better value. The Tesla T4 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).