GRID P6-4Q vs Tesla K20Xm

GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
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Tesla K20Xm

2012Core: 732 MHz
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GRID P6-4Q vs Tesla K20Xm Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID P6-4Q vs Tesla K20Xm: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Costs $5,699 less on MSRP ($2,000 MSRP vs $7,699 MSRP).
  • Delivers 287.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.2 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $7,699 MSRP).
  • Draws 100W instead of 235W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Tesla K20Xm

2012

Why buy it

  • 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 284.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $7,699 MSRPvs$2,000 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($7,699 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • 135% higher power demand at 235W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID P6-4Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (4,429 vs 4,403), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID P6-4Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID P6-4Q makes the most sense to buy today. It is $5,699 cheaper on MSRP at $2,000 vs $7,699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 287.2% (2.2 vs 0.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GRID P6-4Q vs Tesla K20Xm Technical Specifications

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

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 K20Xm

The Tesla K20Xm is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points. Launch price was $7,699.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P6-4Q scores 4,429 and the Tesla K20Xm reaches 4,403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla K20Xm uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 2,688 (Tesla K20Xm). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q) vs 3.935 TFLOPS (Tesla K20Xm).

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20Xm
G3D Mark Score
4,429
4,403
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536
2688+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.218 TFLOPS
3.935 TFLOPS+77%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
96
224+133%
L1 Cache
576 KB+157%
224 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20Xm
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P6-4Q has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K20Xm carries 6 GB. Tesla K20Xm gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID P6-4Q and 64-bit on the Tesla K20Xm. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K20Xm) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20Xm
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+33%
1.5 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-4Q draws 100W versus the Tesla K20Xm's 235W — a 80.6% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-4Q) vs 350W (Tesla K20Xm). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20Xm
TDP
100W-57%
235W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
44.3+137%
18.7
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID P6-4Q came in at $2000, while the Tesla K20Xm launched at $7699. On MSRP, GRID P6-4Q was 74% cheaper ($5699 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.2 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 0.6 (Tesla K20Xm) — the GRID P6-4Q offers 266.7% better value. The newer card here is GRID P6-4Q (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureGRID P6-4QTesla K20Xm
MSRP
$2000-74%
$7699
Performance per Dollar
2.2+267%
0.6
Codename
GM204
GK110
Release
August 30 2015
November 12 2012
Ranking
#535
#473

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