Tesla T4 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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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 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 29.7% 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 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-29.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+29.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 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 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla T4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 29.7%. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Tesla T4) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 320 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 13,170+30% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.141 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+56% |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz | 1777 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 3.5 MB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+43% | 28 |
| Tensor Cores | 320+186% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 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 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Tesla T4) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-59% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C | 75°C-1% |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0+87% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | — |
| Codename | TU104 | GA106 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #260 | #147 |
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