Tesla T4 vs RTX A1000
Tesla T4
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RTX A1000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla T4
Performance Per Dollar RTX A1000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A1000 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2018). The RTX A1000 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 RTX A1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla T4.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $1,000 for the Tesla T4, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 113% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+113%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($500) |
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 RTX A1000
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.
RTX A1000
The RTX A1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1462 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,814 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla T4 scores 10,153 versus the RTX A1000's 10,814 — the RTX A1000 leads by 6.5%. The Tesla T4 is built on Turing while the RTX A1000 uses Ampere, both on 12 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Tesla T4) vs 2,304 (RTX A1000). Raw compute: 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4) vs 6.737 TFLOPS (RTX A1000). Boost clocks: 1590 MHz vs 1462 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (Tesla T4) vs 18 (RTX A1000) with 320 Tensor cores vs 72.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,153 | 10,814+7% |
| Architecture | Turing | Ampere |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+11% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.141 TFLOPS+21% | 6.737 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1590 MHz+9% | 1462 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 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Tesla T4) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (RTX A1000). 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) (RTX A1000).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RTX A1000's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The RTX A1000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Tesla T4) vs 500W (RTX A1000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 163mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 76°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 50W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 163mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 76°C | 75°C-1% |
| Perf/Watt | 145.0 | 216.3+49% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla T4 launched at $1880 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the RTX A1000 launched at $749 and now averages $500. The RTX A1000 costs 50% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.2 (Tesla T4) vs 21.6 (RTX A1000) — the RTX A1000 offers 111.8% better value. The RTX A1000 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).
| Feature | Tesla T4 | RTX A1000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1880 | $749-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $500-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.2 | 21.6+112% |
| Codename | TU104 | GA107 |
| Release | September 13 2018 | April 16 2024 |
| Ranking | #260 | #251 |
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