
Tesla K20Xm vs GRID P6-4Q

Tesla K20Xm
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20Xm
Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-4Q
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.
| Insight | Tesla K20Xm | GRID 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.
| Insight | Tesla K20Xm | GRID 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GRID 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)
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GRID 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 |
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.
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GRID 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.
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GRID 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% |
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).
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GRID P6-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7699 | $2000-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GK110 | GM204 |
| Release | November 12 2012 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #473 | #535 |
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