Tesla K8 vs Radeon Pro Vega 20
Tesla K8
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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.
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 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 Radeon Pro Vega 20 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K8 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla K8 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 20 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K8 and Radeon Pro Vega 20
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.
Radeon Pro Vega 20
The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,169 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K8 scores 5,111 and the Radeon Pro Vega 20 reaches 5,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K8 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla K8) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Raw compute: 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Boost clocks: 811 MHz vs 1283 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,111 | 5,169+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.491 TFLOPS | 3.284 TFLOPS+32% |
| Boost Clock | 811 MHz | 1283 MHz+58% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 320 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K8 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 has 0 MB. The Tesla K8 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 20) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K8 draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 20's 100W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K8) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 20). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 51.1 | 51.7+1% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K8 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Pro Vega 20 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (Tesla K8) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 20) — the Radeon Pro Vega 20 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 20 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla K8 | Radeon Pro Vega 20 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK104 | Vega 12 |
| Release | September 16 2014 | November 14 2018 |
| Ranking | #515 | #435 |
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