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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla P4 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla P4: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+88.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $671 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 473.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.
❌44% longer card at 242mm vs 168mm.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 242mm, a 74mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,004 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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204% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 88.7% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 9,004), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $671 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 473.7% (51.7 vs 9.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla P4 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Tesla P4's 9,004 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 88.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	16,995+89%	9,004
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+123%	5.704 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+60%	1114 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	160+43%
L1 Cache	3.5 MB+272%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla P4 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P4
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 256-bit on the Tesla P4. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P4
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 77.6% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P4
TDP	170W	75W-56%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	168mm
Height	112mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	120.1+20%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 67.1% cheaper ($671 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 474.4% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Tesla P4
MSRP	$329-67%	$1000
Performance per Dollar	51.7+474%	9.0
Codename	GA106	GP104
Release	January 12 2021	September 13 2016
Ranking	#114	#293

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