GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) vs Tesla T4

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

2019Core: 960 MHzBoost: 1200 MHz

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NVIDIA

Tesla T4

2018Core: 585 MHzBoost: 1590 MHz

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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.

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,880 MSRP).
  • 64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.

Tesla T4

2018

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,880 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 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.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) better than Tesla T4?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,676 vs 10,153 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018 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?
Tesla T4 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $1,880 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $1,880 MSRP, and you are getting 5.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, and DLSS Super Resolution.
Is Tesla T4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Tesla T4 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,880 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

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

PresetGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
1080p
low108 FPS165 FPS
medium91 FPS144 FPS
high76 FPS120 FPS
ultra51 FPS75 FPS
1440p
low92 FPS132 FPS
medium77 FPS110 FPS
high58 FPS85 FPS
ultra38 FPS54 FPS
4K
low38 FPS51 FPS
medium34 FPS44 FPS
high21 FPS32 FPS
ultra18 FPS27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
1080p
low237 FPS180 FPS
medium207 FPS143 FPS
high163 FPS119 FPS
ultra125 FPS103 FPS
1440p
low177 FPS135 FPS
medium151 FPS105 FPS
high118 FPS90 FPS
ultra90 FPS75 FPS
4K
low104 FPS79 FPS
medium87 FPS63 FPS
high70 FPS52 FPS
ultra51 FPS39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
1080p
low480 FPS457 FPS
medium384 FPS366 FPS
high320 FPS305 FPS
ultra240 FPS228 FPS
1440p
low360 FPS343 FPS
medium288 FPS274 FPS
high240 FPS228 FPS
ultra180 FPS171 FPS
4K
low240 FPS228 FPS
medium192 FPS183 FPS
high160 FPS152 FPS
ultra120 FPS114 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
1080p
low240 FPS307 FPS
medium206 FPS265 FPS
high166 FPS220 FPS
ultra139 FPS173 FPS
1440p
low187 FPS226 FPS
medium164 FPS202 FPS
high128 FPS163 FPS
ultra104 FPS125 FPS
4K
low108 FPS132 FPS
medium90 FPS112 FPS
high73 FPS92 FPS
ultra54 FPS67 FPS

Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 960 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,676 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) scores 10,676 versus the Tesla T4's 10,153 — the GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) leads by 5.2%. The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Tesla T4 uses Turing, both on a 12 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (Tesla T4). Raw compute: 4.608 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 8.141 TFLOPS (Tesla T4). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1590 MHz. Ray tracing: 30 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 40 (Tesla T4) with 240 Tensor cores vs 320.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
G3D Mark Score
10,676+5%
10,153
Architecture
Turing
Turing
Process Node
12 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1920
2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.608 TFLOPS
8.141 TFLOPS+77%
Boost Clock
1200 MHz
1590 MHz+33%
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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 4 MB (Tesla T4) — the Tesla T4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
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: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (Tesla T4). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs NVENC (Turing) (Tesla T4). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Tesla T4).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
Encoder
NVENC 7.0
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP9
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) draws 115W versus the Tesla T4's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The Tesla T4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)) vs 500W (Tesla T4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 76°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
TDP
115W
70W-39%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
168mm
Height
0mm
69mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
76°C-11%
Perf/Watt
92.8
145.0+56%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)Tesla T4
MSRP
$1880
Codename
TU106
TU104
Release
January 29 2019
September 13 2018
Ranking
#236
#260