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.

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.
❌58.9% longer card at 267mm vs 168mm.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 267mm, a 99mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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0.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

2014

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($999 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 250W, a 175W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 267mm, a 99mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌233.3% higher power demand at 250W vs 75W.
❌58.9% longer card at 267mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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0.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$999 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX TITAN Black better than Tesla P4?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 9,177 vs 9,004 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX TITAN Black is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX TITAN Black is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX TITAN Black can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $999 MSRP. GeForce GTX TITAN Black is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX TITAN Black is about $1 cheaper on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.9% higher G3D Mark. Tesla P4 is the newer 2016 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (75W vs 250W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Tesla P4 make more sense than GeForce GTX TITAN Black?

Yes. Tesla P4 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (75W vs 250W), and staying closer to $1,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX TITAN Black. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX TITAN Black currently gives you 1.9% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 2% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

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.

GeForce GTX TITAN Black Benchmark Check

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
1080p
low	90 FPS	103 FPS
medium	78 FPS	89 FPS
high	64 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	75 FPS	90 FPS
medium	65 FPS	79 FPS
high	48 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	28 FPS
medium	27 FPS	27 FPS
high	20 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
1080p
low	172 FPS	219 FPS
medium	150 FPS	177 FPS
high	118 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	115 FPS	159 FPS
medium	89 FPS	128 FPS
high	67 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	50 FPS	92 FPS
medium	40 FPS	73 FPS
high	36 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
1080p
low	413 FPS	405 FPS
medium	330 FPS	324 FPS
high	275 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	206 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	310 FPS	304 FPS
medium	248 FPS	243 FPS
high	206 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	206 FPS	203 FPS
medium	165 FPS	162 FPS
high	138 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
1080p
low	226 FPS	193 FPS
medium	189 FPS	159 FPS
high	151 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	126 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	171 FPS	134 FPS
medium	146 FPS	114 FPS
high	113 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	80 FPS
medium	76 FPS	64 FPS
high	61 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	38 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN Black and Tesla P4

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 889 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,177 points. Launch price was $999.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black scores 9,177 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	9,177+2%	9,004
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2880+13%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.645 TFLOPS	5.704 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock	980 MHz	1114 MHz+14%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	240 KB	960 KB+300%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla P4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Tesla P4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Tesla P4
TDP	250W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	168mm
Height	111mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	36.7	120.1+227%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black costs 0.1% less ($1 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the GeForce GTX TITAN Black offers 2.2% better value. The Tesla P4 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).