Tesla K8 vs Quadro T1000 (móvel)
Tesla K8
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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 K8 is positioned at rank 208 and the Quadro T1000 (móvel) is on rank 139, so the Quadro T1000 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
Performance Per Dollar Quadro T1000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro T1000 (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) 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 Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro T1000 (móvel).
| Insight | Tesla K8 | Quadro T1000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla K8 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $120 for the Quadro T1000 (móvel), it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 22.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K8 | Quadro T1000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+22.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 K8 and Quadro T1000 (móvel)
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.
Quadro T1000 (móvel)
The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 1455 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K8 scores 5,111 and the Quadro T1000 (móvel) reaches 5,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K8 is built on Kepler while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla K8) vs 768 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8) vs 2.235 TFLOPS (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 811 MHz vs 1455 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Quadro T1000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,111+2% | 5,000 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.491 TFLOPS+11% | 2.235 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 811 MHz | 1455 MHz+79% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Quadro T1000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Tesla K8) vs 1 MB (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the Quadro T1000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Quadro T1000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K8 draws 100W versus the Quadro T1000 (móvel)'s 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K8) vs 350W (Quadro T1000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Quadro T1000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 50W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 51.1 | 100.0+96% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K8 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro T1000 (móvel) launched at $500 and now averages $120. The Tesla K8 costs 16.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (Tesla K8) vs 41.7 (Quadro T1000 (móvel)) — the Tesla K8 offers 22.5% better value. The Quadro T1000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Quadro T1000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $500-50% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-17% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.1+23% | 41.7 |
| Codename | GK104 | TU117 |
| Release | September 16 2014 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #515 | #374 |
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