Radeon R9 295X2 vs Tesla P4
Radeon R9 295X2
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 295X2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (307mm) | 📏 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 $200), it costs 5% less, resulting in a 8.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 295X2 and Tesla P4
Radeon R9 295X2
The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 295X2 scores 8,734 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 295X2 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1018 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,734 | 9,004+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816 ×2+10% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 | 5.704 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1018 MHz | 1114 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 64 |
| TMUs | 176 ×2+10% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB | 960 KB+36% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R9 295X2 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 295X2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 512-bit x2 vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 512-bit x2+100% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.6+7% |
| Max Displays | 6 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 295X2 draws 500W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 147.8% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 307mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 500W | 75W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 1000W | 500W-50% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 307mm | 168mm |
| Height | 114mm | 53mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 120.1+586% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 295X2 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The Tesla P4 costs 5% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.7 (Radeon R9 295X2) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 offers 8.5% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 295X2 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $1000-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $190-5% |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.7 | 47.4+8% |
| Codename | Vesuvius | GP104 |
| Release | April 29 2014 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #303 | #293 |
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