Quadro P1000 vs Tesla K20m

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20m

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K20m.

Insight	Quadro P1000	Tesla K20m
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla K20m offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla K20m holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $80), it costs 31% less, resulting in a 43.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P1000	Tesla K20m
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+43.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($55)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P1000 and Tesla K20m

Quadro P1000

The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.

Tesla K20m

The Tesla K20m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2013. 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the Tesla K20m reaches 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the Tesla K20m uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20m). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20m).

Feature	Quadro P1000	Tesla K20m
G3D Mark Score	4,495+1%	4,432
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2496+290%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.555 TFLOPS	3.524 TFLOPS+127%
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	32	208+550%
L1 Cache	192 KB	208 KB+8%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P1000	Tesla K20m
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)

The Quadro P1000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K20m has 2 GB. The Quadro P1000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 1.25 MB (Tesla K20m) — the Tesla K20m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P1000	Tesla K20m
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the Tesla K20m's 225W — a 139.6% difference. The Quadro P1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 350W (Tesla K20m). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro P1000	Tesla K20m
TDP	40W-82%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	112.4+471%	19.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Tesla K20m launched at $3199 and now averages $55. The Tesla K20m costs 31.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 80.6 (Tesla K20m) — the Tesla K20m offers 43.4% better value. The Quadro P1000 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).