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 RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅+39% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,531 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 648.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 70W.
❌36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 70W instead of 160W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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438.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

✅+39% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $1,531 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Delivers 648.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 70W instead of 160W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 229mm, a 61mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌128.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 70W.
❌36.3% longer card at 229mm vs 168mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,153 vs 14,114).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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438.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,880 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 better than Tesla T4?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, 39.0% more raw performance headroom, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

GeForce RTX 2060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2060 is about $1,531 cheaper on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $1,880 MSRP, and you are getting 39.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 648.8%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Tesla T4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla T4 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 $1,880 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2060 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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Tesla T4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
1080p
low	108 FPS	165 FPS
medium	98 FPS	144 FPS
high	82 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	132 FPS
medium	83 FPS	110 FPS
high	69 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	51 FPS
medium	43 FPS	44 FPS
high	31 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
1080p
low	290 FPS	180 FPS
medium	247 FPS	143 FPS
high	197 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	155 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	192 FPS	135 FPS
medium	164 FPS	105 FPS
high	131 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	79 FPS
medium	91 FPS	63 FPS
high	75 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
1080p
low	635 FPS	457 FPS
medium	508 FPS	366 FPS
high	423 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	318 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	476 FPS	343 FPS
medium	381 FPS	274 FPS
high	318 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	238 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	318 FPS	228 FPS
medium	254 FPS	183 FPS
high	212 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	114 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
1080p
low	428 FPS	307 FPS
medium	354 FPS	265 FPS
high	286 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	357 FPS	226 FPS
medium	302 FPS	202 FPS
high	235 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	193 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	132 FPS
medium	166 FPS	112 FPS
high	154 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2060 and Tesla T4

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Tesla T4

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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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 versus the Tesla T4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 39%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 40 (Tesla T4) with 240 Tensor cores vs 320.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score	14,114+39%	10,153
Architecture	Turing	Turing
Process Node	12 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	8.141 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz+6%	1590 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB	2.5 MB+32%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	30	40+33%
Tensor Cores	240	320+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla T4 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	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 RTX 2060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla T4 has 8 GB. The Tesla T4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: NVDEC (Turing) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
Encoder	NVENC (Turing)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC (Turing)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 78.3% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 76°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	Tesla T4
TDP	160W	70W-56%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	113mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	72-5%	76°C
Perf/Watt	88.2	145.0+64%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP, while the Tesla T4 launched at $1880. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 81.4% less ($1531 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 5.4 (Tesla T4) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 648.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).