Tesla K8
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
5,111
MSRP
$1000
AVG Price
$100
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.
Overview
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla K8 is positioned at rank #208 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Tesla K8 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Tesla K8 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K8 scores 5,111 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.491 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 811 MHz from a base of 693 MHz.
| Specification | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 5,111 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1536 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 811 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 693 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.491 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 103.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #515 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K8 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K8 draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 100 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $100 (MSRP: $1000), the Tesla K8 delivers 51 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #208 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #515 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Tesla K8 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $100 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #208 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #515 |
| Release Date | September 16 2014 |
| Release Year | 2014 |
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