Tesla T4 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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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 Per Dollar Tesla T4
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla T4 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla T4 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 82% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 491.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+491.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($179) |
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 RTX 3050 6GB
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 RTX 3050 6GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla T4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 5.9%. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Tesla T4) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) with 320 Tensor cores vs 72.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,749+6% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.141 TFLOPS+20% | 6.774 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz+8% | 1470 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+122% | 72 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+9% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+122% | 18 |
| Tensor Cores | 320+344% | 72 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla T4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The Tesla T4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Tesla T4) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+167% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 160mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 300W-40% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 160mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C | 75°C-1% |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0 | 153.6+6% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla T4 launched at $1880 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 and now averages $179. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 82.1% less ($821 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.2 (Tesla T4) vs 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 489.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | $169-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $179-82% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 60.1+489% |
| Codename | TU104 | GA107 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | February 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #260 | #252 |
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