Tesla P4 vs Radeon RX 580

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 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 580 holds the technical lead. Priced at $59 (vs $190), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 214.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+214.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)	✅More affordable ($59)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla P4 and Radeon RX 580

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 RX 580

The Radeon RX 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,799 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the Radeon RX 580 reaches 8,799 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
G3D Mark Score	9,004+2%	8,799
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.704 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1114 MHz	1340 MHz+20%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+11%	144
L1 Cache	960 KB+67%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla P4 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla P4) vs 12 (Radeon RX 580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
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 RX 580). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580).

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla P4 draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 580's 185W — a 84.6% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
TDP	75W-59%	185W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	168mm	241mm
Height	53mm	—
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	120.1+152%	47.6

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Value Analysis

The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the Radeon RX 580 launched at $229 and now averages $59. The Radeon RX 580 costs 68.9% less ($131 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 149.1 (Radeon RX 580) — the Radeon RX 580 offers 214.6% better value. The Radeon RX 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 580
MSRP	$1000	$229-77%
Avg Price (30d)	$190	$59-69%
Performance per Dollar	47.4	149.1+215%
Codename	GP104	Polaris 20
Release	September 13 2016	April 18 2017
Ranking	#293	#301