Tesla P4 vs Radeon RX 590

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 590 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 590 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 Radeon RX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 RX 590
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $190 for the Tesla P4, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 202.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 590
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+202.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($190)	✅More affordable ($65)

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 590

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 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla P4 scores 9,004 and the Radeon RX 590 reaches 9,315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla P4 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla P4) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 1114 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 590
G3D Mark Score	9,004	9,315+3%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.704 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock	1114 MHz	1545 MHz+39%
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 590
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 590 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 590
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 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 590
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 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 590
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.3
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 RX 590's 175W — a 80% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla P4) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 590
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	168mm	241mm
Height	53mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	120.1+126%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The Tesla P4 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $190, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 and now averages $65. The Radeon RX 590 costs 65.8% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 47.4 (Tesla P4) vs 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 202.3% better value. The Radeon RX 590 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).

Feature	Tesla P4	Radeon RX 590
MSRP	$1000	$279-72%
Avg Price (30d)	$190	$65-66%
Performance per Dollar	47.4	143.3+202%
Codename	GP104	Polaris 30
Release	September 13 2016	November 15 2018
Ranking	#293	#285