Tesla P4 vs Radeon R9 Fury X

Tesla P4

2016Core: 886 MHzBoost: 1114 MHz

Radeon R9 Fury X

2015Boost: 1050 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla P4

9,004

0.0%

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

Radeon R9 Fury X

275

9,382

+4.2%

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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 Radeon R9 Fury X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. 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 Fury X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 Fury X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Fury X holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $190), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 147.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla P4	Radeon R9 Fury X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+147.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)	✅More affordable ($80)

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

Radeon R9 Fury X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla P4 and Radeon R9 Fury X

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 Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,382 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the Radeon R9 Fury X reaches 9,382 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 Radeon R9 Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury X). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon R9 Fury X
G3D Mark Score	9,004	9,382+4%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	4096+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.704 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+51%
Boost Clock	1114 MHz+6%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	256+60%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1 MB+6%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon R9 Fury X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon R9 Fury X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon R9 Fury X
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury X).

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon R9 Fury X
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 Fury X's 275W — a 114.3% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 195mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon R9 Fury X
TDP	75W-73%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	168mm	195mm
Height	53mm	115mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	120.1+252%	34.1

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Value Analysis

The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the Radeon R9 Fury X launched at $649 and now averages $80. The Radeon R9 Fury X costs 57.9% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 117.3 (Radeon R9 Fury X) — the Radeon R9 Fury X offers 147.5% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).