GeForce GTX TITAN Black vs Tesla P4

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 P4

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

96%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

84%

#139

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1641%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

100%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

98%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

95%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

94%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

91%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

83%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

80%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

80%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla P4.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX TITAN Black holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $190), it costs 37% less, resulting in a 61.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+61.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($120)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)

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 TITAN Black Benchmark Check

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN Black and Tesla P4

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 889 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,177 points. Launch price was $999.

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	9,177+2%	9,004
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2880+13%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.645 TFLOPS	5.704 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock	980 MHz	1114 MHz+14%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	240 KB	960 KB+300%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
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 TITAN Black comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	168mm
Height	111mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	36.7	120.1+227%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black costs 36.8% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers 61.4% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).