Tesla P4 vs Radeon R9 390X
Tesla P4
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (277mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 390X holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $190), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 179.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+179.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190) | ✅More affordable ($70) |
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 Radeon R9 390X
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.
Radeon R9 390X
The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the Radeon R9 390X reaches 9,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,004 | 9,278+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2816+10% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.704 TFLOPS | 5.914 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1114 MHz+6% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 176+10% |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+36% | 704 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla P4 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390X has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla P4) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 512-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+17% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 277mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-73% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-33% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 277mm |
| Height | 53mm | 129mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 120.1+256% | 33.7 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 and now averages $70. The Radeon R9 390X costs 63.2% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 179.5% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla P4 | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $429-57% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $190 | $70-63% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.4 | 132.5+180% |
| Codename | GP104 | Grenada |
| Release | September 13 2016 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #293 | #287 |
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