Tesla P4 vs Quadro P2200
Tesla P4
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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 P4 is positioned at rank 154 and the Quadro P2200 is on rank 72, so the Quadro P2200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla P4
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P2200 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P2200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla P4 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (5 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla P4.
| Insight | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (5 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla P4 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $190 versus $227 for the Quadro P2200, it costs 16% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 14.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+14.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($190) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($227) |
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 P4 and Quadro P2200
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.
Quadro P2200
The Quadro P2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,386 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the Quadro P2200 reaches 9,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P2200 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 1,280 (Quadro P2200). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 3.822 TFLOPS (Quadro P2200). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1493 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,004 | 9,386+4% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+100% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.704 TFLOPS+49% | 3.822 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1493 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 64+60% | 40 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+100% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Tesla P4 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2200 has 5 GB. The Quadro P2200 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla P4) vs 1.25 MB (Quadro P2200) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 5 GB+25% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+60% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12.1 (Quadro P2200). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P2200). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 3rd Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P2200).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | 6th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 3rd Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the Quadro P2200's 75W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 500W (Quadro P2200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 201mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 201mm |
| Height | 53mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 120.1 | 125.1+4% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the Quadro P2200 launched at $429 and now averages $227. The Tesla P4 costs 16.3% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 41.3 (Quadro P2200) — the Tesla P4 offers 14.8% better value. The Quadro P2200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P2200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $429-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $190-16% | $227 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.4+15% | 41.3 |
| Codename | GP104 | GP106 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | June 10 2019 |
| Ranking | #293 | #281 |
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