Radeon RX 580 vs Tesla P4
Radeon RX 580
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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 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $59 (vs $190), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 214.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+214.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($59) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RX 580 and Tesla P4
Radeon RX 580
The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.
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 RX 580 scores 8,799 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1114 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,799 | 9,004+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.175 TFLOPS+8% | 5.704 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1340 MHz+20% | 1114 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB | 960 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 580) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX 580) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 draws 185W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 84.6% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 185W | 75W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 53mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 47.6 | 120.1+152% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $59, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000 and now averages $190. The Radeon RX 580 costs 68.9% less ($131 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) vs 47.4 (Tesla P4) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 214.6% better value. The Radeon RX 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 | Tesla P4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-77% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $59-69% | $190 |
| Performance per Dollar | 149.1+215% | 47.4 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GP104 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | September 13 2016 |
| Ranking | #301 | #293 |
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