GRID P6-4Q
VS
Tesla K20c

GRID P6-4Q vs Tesla K20c

GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla K20c

2012Core: 706 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

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. The GRID P6-4Q is positioned at rank 280 and the Tesla K20c is on rank 325, so the GRID P6-4Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-4Q

#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
95%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
94%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
90%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
90%
#265
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
6685%
#280
GRID P6-4Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
100%
#281
GRID M60-8A
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
100%
#283
Quadro K4000
MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100
97%
#285
GRID P4-2Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235
95%
#287
Tesla C2070
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38
94%
#289
Quadro 2000 D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
94%
#290
FirePro V5900
MSRP: $599|Avg: $15
93%
#291
FirePro S9000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156
91%
#294
GRID P40-4Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
90%
#295
RTXA5000-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20c

#310
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
10628%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
100%
#326
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
99%
#327
Quadro FX 380
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
99%
#328
Tesla C2050 / C2070
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30
99%
#329
FirePro M7740
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
96%
#330
Quadro FX 570
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
94%
#331
RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100
93%
#332
GRID P40-1Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
92%
#334
Tesla C2050
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95
91%
#335
Tesla M10
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
91%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
91%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
90%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
89%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
88%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K20c is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P6-4Q.

InsightGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P6-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P6-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 233.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+233.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P6-4Q and Tesla K20c

NVIDIA

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

NVIDIA

Tesla K20c

The Tesla K20c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P6-4Q scores 4,429 and the Tesla K20c reaches 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla K20c uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20c). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c).

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
G3D Mark Score
4,429
4,432
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536
2496+63%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.218 TFLOPS
3.524 TFLOPS+59%
ROPs
64+60%
40
TMUs
96
208+117%
L1 Cache
576 KB+177%
208 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+60%
1.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) vs 1.25 MB (Tesla K20c) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+60%
1.25 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 11_0 (Tesla K20c). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
DirectX
12_1+9%
11_0
Max Displays
0
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-4Q draws 100W versus the Tesla K20c's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-4Q) vs 350W (Tesla K20c). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
TDP
100W-56%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
267mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Perf/Watt
44.3+125%
19.7
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Value Analysis

The GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Tesla K20c launched at $3199 and now averages $500. The GRID P6-4Q costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 8.9 (Tesla K20c) — the GRID P6-4Q offers 231.5% better value. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20c
MSRP
$2000-37%
$3199
Avg Price (30d)
$150-70%
$500
Performance per Dollar
29.5+231%
8.9
Codename
GM204
GK110
Release
August 30 2015
November 12 2012
Ranking
#535
#549