Tesla P4 vs Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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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 P5000 (móvel) is on rank 242, so the Tesla P4 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 P5000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro P5000 (móvel).
| Insight | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 110.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.6%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Tesla P4 and Quadro P5000 (móvel)
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 P5000 (móvel)
The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1278 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points. Launch price was $1,885.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the Quadro P5000 (móvel) reaches 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 2,048 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 6.48 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,004 | 9,000 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.704 TFLOPS | 6.48 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz | 1582 MHz+42% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+25% | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+40% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). 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 P5000 (móvel)).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P5000 (móvel)'s 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 500W (Quadro P5000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 267mm |
| Height | 53mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 120.1+33% | 90.0 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the Quadro P5000 (móvel) launched at $2499 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 22.5 (Quadro P5000 (móvel)) — the Tesla P4 offers 110.7% better value. The Quadro P5000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Quadro P5000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000-60% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $190-53% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.4+111% | 22.5 |
| Codename | GP104 | GP104 |
| Release | September 13 2016 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #293 | #235 |
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