Tesla T4
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
10,153
MSRP
$1880
AVG Price
$1000
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 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.
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Performance Per Dollar Tesla T4
FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Tesla T4 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla T4 scores 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU104), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.141 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1590 MHz from a base of 585 MHz.
| Specification | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 10,153 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Turing (2018−2022) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | TU104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 12 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2560 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 160 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1590 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 585 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 8.141 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 254.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 13,600 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #260 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla T4 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.4 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 7.5 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing), decoder: NVDEC (Turing)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9.
| Specification | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC (Turing) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC (Turing) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla T4 draws 70 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, 69mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots, weighing 301g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 36°C at idle, 76°C under load.
| Specification | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 70 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 168mm |
| Card Height | 69mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
| Weight | 301g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 36°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 76°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $1,000 (MSRP: $1880), the Tesla T4 delivers 10 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #260 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Tesla T4 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $1880 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $1000 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #260 |
| Release Date | September 13 2018 |
| Release Year | 2018 |
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