Tesla K80 vs Radeon RX 6300

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 Radeon RX 6300 is on rank 14, so the Radeon RX 6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 K80

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

98%

#328

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13807%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

100%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

99%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

97%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

96%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

96%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

89%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

88%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

85%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

85%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

122%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

111%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

111%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

101%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

100%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Radeon RX 6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K80 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K80 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6300.

Insight	Tesla K80	Radeon RX 6300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015))	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the Tesla K80, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 24% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla K80	Radeon RX 6300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

Tesla K80 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K80 and Radeon RX 6300

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.

Radeon RX 6300

The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K80 scores 5,363 and the Radeon RX 6300 reaches 5,319 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K80 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K80) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300). Boost clocks: 824 MHz vs 2400 MHz.

Feature	Tesla K80	Radeon RX 6300
G3D Mark Score	5,363	5,319
Architecture	Kepler 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2496 ×2+225%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.113 TFLOPS ×2+12%	3.686 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	824 MHz	2400 MHz+191%
ROPs	48 ×2+50%	32
TMUs	208 ×2+333%	48
L1 Cache	208 KB	256 KB+23%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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 K80 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Tesla K80	Radeon RX 6300
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 32-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300) — the Tesla K80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla K80	Radeon RX 6300
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit+300%	32-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K80 draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 158.2% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K80) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Tesla K80	Radeon RX 6300
TDP	300W	35W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	160mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	17.9	152.0+749%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla K80 launched at $5000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 107.3 (Tesla K80) vs 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 24% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).