Tesla P4 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z

Tesla P4

2016Core: 886 MHzBoost: 1114 MHz

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

2014Core: 705 MHzBoost: 876 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla P4

9,004

+2.2%

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

375

8,811

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN X

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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 Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla P4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla P4 holds the technical lead. Priced at $190 (vs $400), it costs 53% less, resulting in a 115.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+115.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($190)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)

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 TITAN Z Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla P4 and GeForce GTX TITAN Z

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.

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 28 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 705 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 5760 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,811 points. Launch price was $2,999.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the GeForce GTX TITAN Z reaches 8,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z uses Kepler, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 876 MHz.

Feature	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
G3D Mark Score	9,004+2%	8,811
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	5760 ×2+125%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.704 TFLOPS+13%	5.046 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1114 MHz+27%	876 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48 ×2
TMUs	160	240 ×2+50%
L1 Cache	960 KB+300%	240 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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)

The Tesla P4 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla P4) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit x2+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.4+40%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z).

Feature	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN Z's 375W — a 133.3% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Tesla P4	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
TDP	75W-80%	375W
Recommended PSU	500W-29%	700W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	168mm	267mm
Height	53mm	111mm
Slots	1-67%	3
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	120.1+411%	23.5

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Value Analysis

The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z launched at $2999 and now averages $400. The Tesla P4 costs 52.5% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 22.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — the Tesla P4 offers 115.5% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).