Radeon RX 7600 vs Tesla P4

AMD

Radeon RX 7600

2023Core: 1720 MHzBoost: 2655 MHz

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NVIDIA

Tesla P4

2016Core: 886 MHzBoost: 1114 MHz

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RX 7600

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

  • +84.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $731 less on MSRP ($269 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 584.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 120% higher power demand at 165W vs 75W.
  • 42.9% longer card at 240mm vs 168mm.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 75W instead of 165W, a 90W reduction.
  • Measures 168mm instead of 240mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,004 vs 16,581).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 271.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,000 MSRPvs$269 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than Tesla P4?
Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 9,004 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while Tesla P4 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 84.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is about $731 cheaper on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 84.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 584.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Tesla P4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Tesla P4 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,000 MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7600 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
1080p
low168 FPS103 FPS
medium149 FPS89 FPS
high131 FPS72 FPS
ultra111 FPS43 FPS
1440p
low140 FPS90 FPS
medium114 FPS79 FPS
high101 FPS57 FPS
ultra91 FPS33 FPS
4K
low85 FPS28 FPS
medium72 FPS27 FPS
high59 FPS18 FPS
ultra52 FPS15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
1080p
low414 FPS219 FPS
medium349 FPS177 FPS
high267 FPS135 FPS
ultra206 FPS109 FPS
1440p
low241 FPS159 FPS
medium205 FPS128 FPS
high163 FPS104 FPS
ultra130 FPS80 FPS
4K
low109 FPS92 FPS
medium91 FPS73 FPS
high75 FPS61 FPS
ultra57 FPS45 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
1080p
low746 FPS405 FPS
medium597 FPS324 FPS
high497 FPS270 FPS
ultra373 FPS203 FPS
1440p
low560 FPS304 FPS
medium448 FPS243 FPS
high373 FPS203 FPS
ultra280 FPS152 FPS
4K
low373 FPS203 FPS
medium298 FPS162 FPS
high249 FPS135 FPS
ultra187 FPS101 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
1080p
low604 FPS193 FPS
medium517 FPS159 FPS
high443 FPS143 FPS
ultra352 FPS110 FPS
1440p
low468 FPS134 FPS
medium397 FPS114 FPS
high322 FPS103 FPS
ultra259 FPS79 FPS
4K
low293 FPS80 FPS
medium271 FPS64 FPS
high235 FPS52 FPS
ultra187 FPS38 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7600 and Tesla P4

AMD

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

NVIDIA

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 7600 scores 16,581 versus the Tesla P4's 9,004 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 84.2%. The Radeon RX 7600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 2655 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score
16,581+84%
9,004
Architecture
RDNA 3.0
Pascal
Process Node
6 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2048
2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
21.75 TFLOPS+281%
5.704 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2655 MHz+138%
1114 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
128
160+25%
L1 Cache
512 KB
960 KB+88%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 P4 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

FeatureRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
Upscaling Tech
FSR 3
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 7600 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

FeatureRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
Encoder
VCN 4.0
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
VCN 4.0
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7600 draws 165W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 75% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (Radeon RX 7600) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
TDP
165W
75W-55%
Recommended PSU
550W
500W-9%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
168mm
Height
111mm
53mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.5
120.1+20%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269 MSRP, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. The Radeon RX 7600 costs 73.1% less ($731 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 584.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon RX 7600Tesla P4
MSRP
$269-73%
$1000
Performance per Dollar
61.6+584%
9.0
Codename
Navi 33
GP104
Release
May 24 2023
September 13 2016
Ranking
#118
#293