Tesla K20Xm
VS
GRID P6-4Q

Tesla K20Xm vs GRID P6-4Q

NVIDIA

Tesla K20Xm

2012Core: 732 MHz
VS

GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 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 Tesla K20Xm is positioned at rank 100 and the GRID P6-4Q is on rank 280, so the Tesla K20Xm 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 Tesla K20Xm

#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
98%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
98%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
96%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
92%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
90%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
87%
#85
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1006%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
100%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
95%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
92%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P6-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K20Xm offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightTesla K20XmGRID P6-4Q
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $7,699), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 5063% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla K20XmGRID P6-4Q
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+5063%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,699)
More affordable ($150)

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 Tesla K20Xm and GRID P6-4Q

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.

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.

Graphics Performance

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

FeatureTesla K20XmGRID P6-4Q
G3D Mark Score
4,403
4,429
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2688+75%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.935 TFLOPS+77%
2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
224+133%
96
L1 Cache
224 KB
576 KB+157%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla K20XmGRID P6-4Q
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 Tesla K20Xm comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q has 2 GB. The Tesla K20Xm offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K20Xm) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla K20XmGRID P6-4Q
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureTesla K20XmGRID P6-4Q
TDP
235W
100W-57%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
18.7
44.3+137%
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Value Analysis

The Tesla K20Xm launched at $7699 MSRP, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureTesla K20XmGRID P6-4Q
MSRP
$7699
$2000-74%
Avg Price (30d)
$150
Codename
GK110
GM204
Release
November 12 2012
August 30 2015
Ranking
#473
#535