Tesla T4 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU
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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 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU 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 Tesla T4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla T4 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU 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: 10,143 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla T4 scores 10,153 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU reaches 10,143 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Tesla T4) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU) with 320 Tensor cores vs 72.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,143 |
| 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 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). 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 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU's 70W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C-5% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0 | 144.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | — |
| Codename | TU104 | GA107 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | February 2 2024 |
| Ranking | #260 | #252 |
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