Tesla T4 vs Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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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 Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $600 versus $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 77.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+77.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($600) |
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 Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
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.
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 945 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,829 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla T4 scores 10,153 versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 10,829 — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) leads by 6.7%. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 6.359 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Tesla T4) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) with 320 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,829+7% |
| Architecture | Turing | Turing |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.141 TFLOPS+28% | 6.359 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz+15% | 1380 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+11% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB+9% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40+11% | 36 |
| Tensor Cores | 320+11% | 288 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Tesla T4 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4) vs 12.1 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+40% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). 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 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)'s 80W — a 13.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-13% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C-11% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0+7% | 135.4 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla T4 launched at $1880 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) launched at $600 and now averages $600. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) costs 40% less ($400 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.2 (Tesla T4) vs 18.0 (Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)) — the Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) offers 76.5% better value. The Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | $600-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $600-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 18.0+76% |
| Codename | TU104 | TU106 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #260 | #261 |
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