Tesla K80 vs GRID P4-8Q
Tesla K80
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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 K80 is positioned at rank 343 and the GRID P4-8Q is on rank 261, so the GRID P4-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K80
Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K80 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P4-8Q.
| Insight | Tesla K80 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 K80 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla K80 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $200), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 306.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K80 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+306.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 K80 and GRID P4-8Q
Tesla K80
The Tesla K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.
GRID P4-8Q
The GRID P4-8Q 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: 5,283 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K80 scores 5,363 and the GRID P4-8Q reaches 5,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K80 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the GRID P4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K80) vs 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q). Raw compute: 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q).
| Feature | Tesla K80 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,363+2% | 5,283 |
| Architecture | Kepler 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2496 ×2+63% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.113 TFLOPS ×2+85% | 2.218 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 ×2 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 208 ×2+117% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 208 KB | 576 KB+177% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K80 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K80 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K80 draws 300W versus the GRID P4-8Q's 100W — a 100% difference. The GRID P4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K80) vs 350W (GRID P4-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K80 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 100W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 17.9 | 52.8+195% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K80 launched at $5000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 and now averages $200. The Tesla K80 costs 75% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 107.3 (Tesla K80) vs 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) — the Tesla K80 offers 306.4% better value. The GRID P4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla K80 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5000 | $2000-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-75% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 107.3+306% | 26.4 |
| Codename | GK210 | GM204 |
| Release | November 17 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #419 | #535 |
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