Tesla P4
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Tesla P4 vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Tesla P4

2016Core: 886 MHzBoost: 1114 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla P4
75
9,004
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 770
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 780
brand logoGeForce GTX 1660 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+11.8%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 P4 is positioned at rank #154 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 P4

#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
96%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
84%
#139
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1641%
#154
Tesla P4
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190
100%
#155
Radeon Pro WX 4150
MSRP: $300|Avg: $120
98%
#158
Quadro M2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $70
95%
#159
Quadro M4000
MSRP: $791|Avg: $350
94%
#160
FirePro W4100
MSRP: $183|Avg: $183
91%
#166
FirePro W5100
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
83%
#167
Radeon Pro WX 4170
MSRP: $400|Avg: $120
80%
#168
FirePro W4300
MSRP: $379|Avg: $50
80%
#169
Quadro K2200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $40
80%
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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla P4.

InsightTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.8%)
✅Leading raw performance (+11.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $190), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 253.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+253.9%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)
✅More affordable ($60)

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 P4 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high87 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low100 FPS
medium75 FPS
high63 FPS
ultra45 FPS
4K
low40 FPS
medium33 FPS
high29 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low248 FPS
medium219 FPS
high144 FPS
ultra97 FPS
1440p
low183 FPS
medium156 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra82 FPS
4K
low92 FPS
medium79 FPS
high62 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low405 FPS
medium324 FPS
high270 FPS
ultra203 FPS
1440p
low304 FPS
medium243 FPS
high203 FPS
ultra152 FPS
4K
low203 FPS
medium162 FPS
high135 FPS
ultra101 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low116 FPS
medium101 FPS
high84 FPS
ultra55 FPS
1440p
low101 FPS
medium87 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4K
low61 FPS
medium52 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra21 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla P4 and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla P4 scores 9,004 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 11.8%. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
9,004
10,064+12%
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
5.704 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+56%
Boost Clock
1114 MHz
1733 MHz+56%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160
160
L1 Cache
960 KB
960 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla P4 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
75W-58%
180W
Recommended PSU
500W
400W-20%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
168mm
173mm
Height
53mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
—
Perf/Watt
120.1+115%
55.9
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 68.4% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 253.8% better value.

FeatureTesla P4GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$1000
$249-75%
Avg Price (30d)
$190
$60-68%
Performance per Dollar
47.4
167.7+254%
Codename
GP104
GP104
Release
September 13 2016
May 27 2016
Ranking
#293
#137