Tesla T4 vs GeForce RTX 3060
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 Per Dollar Tesla T4
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 67.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla T4.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-67.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+67.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $289 versus $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 71% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 479.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+479.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($289) |
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
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
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla T4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 67.4%. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Tesla T4) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 320 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 16,995+67% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% 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) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| 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). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Turing) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 83.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 75.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-59% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 242mm |
| Height | 69mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C | 75-1% |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0+45% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla T4 launched at $1880 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 71.1% less ($711 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.2 (Tesla T4) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 476.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2018).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | $329-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $289-71% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 58.8+476% |
| Codename | TU104 | GA106 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #260 | #114 |
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