Tesla P4 vs GeForce GT 1030

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GT 1030 with Tesla P4, including specs and performance data.

GT 1030
2017
4 GB GDDR5, 30 Watt
6.38

Tesla P4 outperforms GT 1030 by a whopping 266% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking577241
Place by popularity33not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.31no data
Power efficiency14.6721.45
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)Pascal (2016−2021)
GPU code nameGP108GP104
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date17 May 2017 (7 years ago)13 September 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$79 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores3842560
Core clock speed1228 MHz886 MHz
Boost clock speed1468 MHz1114 MHz
Number of transistors1,800 million7,200 million
Manufacturing process technology14 nm16 nm
Power consumption (TDP)30 Watt75 Watt
Texture fill rate35.23178.2
Floating-point processing power1.127 TFLOPS5.704 TFLOPS
ROPs1664
TMUs24160

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x16
Length145 mm168 mm
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount4 GB8 GB
Memory bus width64 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed1502 MHz1502 MHz
Memory bandwidth48.06 GB/s192.3 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x HDMINo outputs
HDMI+-
G-SYNC support+-

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Ready+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.46.4
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan1.2.1311.2.131
CUDA6.16.1

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GT 1030 6.38
Tesla P4 23.32
+266%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GT 1030 2453
Tesla P4 8966
+266%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD24
−254%
85−90
+254%
1440p26
−265%
95−100
+265%
4K9
−233%
30−35
+233%

Cost per frame, $

1080p3.29no data
1440p3.04no data
4K8.78no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 14−16
−257%
50−55
+257%
Cyberpunk 2077 15
−233%
50−55
+233%
Elden Ring 16
−244%
55−60
+244%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 21
−257%
75−80
+257%
Counter-Strike 2 14−16
−257%
50−55
+257%
Cyberpunk 2077 10
−250%
35−40
+250%
Forza Horizon 4 28
−257%
100−105
+257%
Metro Exodus 23
−248%
80−85
+248%
Red Dead Redemption 2 31
−255%
110−120
+255%
Valorant 18
−261%
65−70
+261%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 20−22
−250%
70−75
+250%
Counter-Strike 2 14−16
−257%
50−55
+257%
Cyberpunk 2077 7
−243%
24−27
+243%
Dota 2 19
−242%
65−70
+242%
Elden Ring 13
−246%
45−50
+246%
Far Cry 5 27−30
−245%
100−105
+245%
Fortnite 35−40
−242%
130−140
+242%
Forza Horizon 4 19
−242%
65−70
+242%
Grand Theft Auto V 29
−245%
100−105
+245%
Metro Exodus 14
−257%
50−55
+257%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 63
−265%
230−240
+265%
Red Dead Redemption 2 18−20
−242%
65−70
+242%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 20−22
−250%
70−75
+250%
Valorant 15
−233%
50−55
+233%
World of Tanks 100−105
−250%
350−400
+250%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 20−22
−250%
70−75
+250%
Counter-Strike 2 14−16
−257%
50−55
+257%
Cyberpunk 2077 12−14
−246%
45−50
+246%
Dota 2 21−24
−264%
80−85
+264%
Far Cry 5 27−30
−245%
100−105
+245%
Forza Horizon 4 16
−244%
55−60
+244%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 19
−242%
65−70
+242%
Valorant 14
−257%
50−55
+257%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 6−7
−250%
21−24
+250%
Elden Ring 8−9
−238%
27−30
+238%
Grand Theft Auto V 7−8
−243%
24−27
+243%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
−251%
130−140
+251%
Red Dead Redemption 2 5−6
−260%
18−20
+260%
World of Tanks 45−50
−248%
160−170
+248%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 10−12
−264%
40−45
+264%
Counter-Strike 2 9−10
−233%
30−33
+233%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
−260%
18−20
+260%
Far Cry 5 12−14
−246%
45−50
+246%
Forza Horizon 4 11
−264%
40−45
+264%
Metro Exodus 8−9
−238%
27−30
+238%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 8−9
−238%
27−30
+238%
Valorant 16−18
−253%
60−65
+253%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 0−1 0−1
Dota 2 12
−233%
40−45
+233%
Elden Ring 3−4
−233%
10−11
+233%
Grand Theft Auto V 12
−233%
40−45
+233%
Metro Exodus 2−3
−250%
7−8
+250%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 18−20
−261%
65−70
+261%
Red Dead Redemption 2 4−5
−250%
14−16
+250%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 12
−233%
40−45
+233%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 5−6
−260%
18−20
+260%
Counter-Strike 2 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−250%
7−8
+250%
Dota 2 16−18
−253%
60−65
+253%
Far Cry 5 7−8
−243%
24−27
+243%
Fortnite 4
−250%
14−16
+250%
Forza Horizon 4 6
−250%
21−24
+250%
Valorant 6−7
−250%
21−24
+250%

This is how GT 1030 and Tesla P4 compete in popular games:

  • Tesla P4 is 254% faster in 1080p
  • Tesla P4 is 265% faster in 1440p
  • Tesla P4 is 233% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.38 23.32
Recency 17 May 2017 13 September 2016
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Chip lithography 14 nm 16 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 30 Watt 75 Watt

GT 1030 has an age advantage of 8 months, a 14.3% more advanced lithography process, and 150% lower power consumption.

Tesla P4, on the other hand, has a 265.5% higher aggregate performance score, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.

The Tesla P4 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 1030 in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GT 1030 is a desktop card while Tesla P4 is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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