GeForce GTX TITAN Z 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 Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Tesla P4
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla P4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla P4 holds the technical lead. Priced at $190 (vs $400), it costs 53% less, resulting in a 115.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Tesla P4
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+115.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)	✅More affordable ($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 Z Benchmark Check

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 28 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 705 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 5760 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,811 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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 Z scores 8,811 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is built on Kepler while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 876 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	8,811	9,004+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5760 ×2+125%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.046 TFLOPS ×2	5.704 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	876 MHz	1114 MHz+27%
ROPs	48 ×2	64+33%
TMUs	240 ×2+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 Z	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 Z comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit x2+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Tesla P4
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.0	1.4+40%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z draws 375W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 168mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Z	Tesla P4
TDP	375W	75W-80%
Recommended PSU	700W	500W-29%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	168mm
Height	111mm	53mm
Slots	3	1-67%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	23.5	120.1+411%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The Tesla P4 costs 52.5% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 offers 115.5% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).