Tesla M6 vs GeForce GTX 960

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 M6 is positioned at rank #188 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 M6

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

99%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

98%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

94%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

89%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

87%

#173

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2371%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

98%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

98%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

97%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

94%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

93%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

89%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M6 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 GeForce GTX 960.

Insight	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 960 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 960 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $84), it costs 46% less, resulting in a 83.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+83.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($84)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 M6 and GeForce GTX 960

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M6 scores 6,225 and the GeForce GTX 960 reaches 6,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M6 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 960 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla M6) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960). Raw compute: 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6) vs 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960). Boost clocks: 1180 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
G3D Mark Score	6,225+2%	6,133
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.625 TFLOPS+50%	2.413 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1180 MHz	1178 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	576 KB+50%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M6) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) — the Tesla M6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Tesla M6) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC (2nd Gen).

Feature	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	—	HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M6 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 960's 100W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 960 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M6) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 960). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla M6	GeForce GTX 960
TDP	100W	100W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	1mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75 C
Perf/Watt	62.3+2%	61.3

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M6 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $84, while the GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 46.4% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.1 (Tesla M6) vs 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 83.9% better value.