Tesla T4 vs GeForce GTX 1060
Tesla T4
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Tesla T4 uses modern memory architecture. The Tesla T4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla T4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1552.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1552.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 T4 and GeForce GTX 1060
Tesla T4
The Tesla T4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 585 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla T4 scores 10,153 and the GeForce GTX 1060 reaches 10,064 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.141 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz | 1733 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+166% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla T4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Tesla T4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Tesla T4) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 88% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-61% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 173mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0+159% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla T4 launched at $1880 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 94% less ($940 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.2 (Tesla T4) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1544.1% better value. The Tesla T4 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | $249-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $60-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 167.7+1544% |
| Codename | TU104 | GP104 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #260 | #137 |
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