Tesla K8 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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. The Tesla K8 is positioned at rank #208 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 K8

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

100%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

98%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

96%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

96%

#193

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2891%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

100%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

99%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

99%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

99%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

98%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

98%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

97%

#219

FirePro W7000 Adapter

MSRP: $899|Avg: $15

95%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K8 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 240.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K8.

Insight	Tesla K8	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-240.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+240.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Tesla K8 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Tesla K8

The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla K8 scores 5,111 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 240.4%. The Tesla K8 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla K8) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 811 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	Tesla K8	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	5,111	17,400+240%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1536	4352+183%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.491 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+786%
Boost Clock	811 MHz	2535 MHz+213%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	128	136+6%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	4.3 MB+3208%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	32 MB+6300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla K8 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Tesla K8	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla K8 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Tesla K8) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla K8	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	32 MB+6300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K8 draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Tesla K8 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K8) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.