Tesla T4 vs GeForce RTX 4070
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 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 165.1% 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-165.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+165.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $550 versus $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 45% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 382.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+382.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($550) |
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 4070
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 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla T4 scores 10,153 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 165.1%. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Tesla T4) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 320 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 26,919+165% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5888+130% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.141 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+258% |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz | 2475 MHz+56% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 184+15% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 5.8 MB+132% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 46+15% |
| Tensor Cores | 320+74% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla T4 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla T4 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 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 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 36 MB+800% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 (GeForce RTX 4070).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Turing) | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 96.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 304mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-65% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-23% | 650W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 304mm |
| Height | 69mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 1-67% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C-5% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0+8% | 134.6 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla T4 launched at $1880 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The GeForce RTX 4070 costs 45% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.2 (Tesla T4) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 379.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | $599-68% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $550-45% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 48.9+379% |
| Codename | TU104 | AD104 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #260 | #32 |
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