AMD Radeon 8060S vs NVIDIA Tesla T4 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records two shared tests between the NVIDIA Tesla T4 and the AMD Radeon 8060S, and in both cases the AMD part comes out ahead. The most significant margin appears in Geekbench OpenCL, where the Radeon 8060S scores 84,626 against the Tesla T4's 61,276. That is a 27.6% advantage for the AMD product, a decisive gap that places the two cards in different performance tiers for compute workloads that scale well with raw throughput.

The second shared test, Geekbench Vulkan, shows a closer contest. The Radeon 8060S scores 80,483, while the Tesla T4 manages 72,190. The delta here is 10.3%, still a clear win for AMD, but notably smaller than the OpenCL gap. This suggests the Vulkan API narrows the architectural differences between the two, perhaps because the Tesla T4's Turing design handles certain graphics or compute paths more efficiently relative to its raw numbers.

Looking at the broader database context, the Tesla T4's average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 66,733, placing it in the 90th percentile of all GPUs. The Radeon 8060S has a lower average of 55,757, sitting in the 87th percentile. This is an interesting paradox: the Radeon wins both head-to-head tests, yet its overall average is dragged down by other workloads where it evidently does not shine. The database shows the Tesla T4 sits within 1.1% of the AMD Radeon VII (average 66,004), within 2.5% of the NVIDIA Tesla P40 (65,095), and trails the AMD Radeon Instinct MI25 (68,562) by 2.7% and the Intel Arc A770 (68,809) by 3%. Meanwhile, the Radeon 8060S is nearly tied with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, delta 0.1%), slightly behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (56,083, delta -0.6%), and ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, delta 1.7%) and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54,247, delta 2.8%).

What does this imply? The Tesla T4's 90th percentile ranking suggests it is a consistent performer across a wide range of tests, while the Radeon 8060S, despite winning the two shared benchmarks, has more variability in its overall profile. The data does not report additional shared tests beyond OpenCL and Vulkan, so the 2-0 record for AMD must be weighed against the fact that the Tesla T4's average is nearly 20% higher. A curious analyst would ask: if the Radeon wins the only two direct comparisons, why does its average fall so far behind? The likely answer is that the 8060S has at least one other benchmark result (3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, score 2,162) that is not shared with the Tesla T4, and that score may be comparatively low, pulling the average down.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturing nodes and design philosophies. The NVIDIA Tesla T4 uses the TU104 chip on TSMC's 12 nm process, with a die size of 545 mm² and 13,600 million transistors. That translates to a transistor density of 25.0 million per square millimeter. The AMD Radeon 8060S, in contrast, is built on TSMC's 4 nm node, with a die size of 308 mm². Its transistor count is listed as unknown in the database, and no density figure is available. The smaller die on a more advanced node is a clear generational shift, though the Tesla T4's larger physical footprint does not automatically mean more capability.

Clock speeds tell a story of power versus efficiency. The Tesla T4 has a base clock of 585 MHz and a boost clock of 1590 MHz. The Radeon 8060S runs at a base of 1295 MHz and boosts to 2900 MHz, over 80% higher at peak. This is reflected in the pixel and texture rates: the Tesla T4 delivers 101.8 GPixel/s and 254.4 GTexel/s, while the Radeon 8060S reaches 185.6 GPixel/s and 464.0 GTexel/s. The AMD part is roughly 82% faster in pixel throughput and 82% faster in texture throughput, which aligns with its higher clock speeds.

Both GPUs have identical counts for shading units (2,560), texture mapping units (160), and render output units (64). Both also feature 40 ray tracing cores. The Tesla T4 additionally includes 320 tensor cores, which the Radeon 8060S lacks entirely. This is a critical distinction for machine learning workloads. The FP32 performance tells a clear story: the Tesla T4 delivers 8.141 TFLOPS, while the Radeon 8060S reaches 14.85 TFLOPS, an 82% advantage. However, FP16 performance flips the narrative. The Tesla T4 achieves 16.28 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the Radeon 8060S matches its FP32 at 14.85 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. So the Tesla T4 is actually ahead in FP16, which is highly relevant for AI inference tasks that rely on reduced precision.

Memory is another major differentiator. The Tesla T4 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 320.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon 8060S has system-shared memory, meaning its size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all dependent on the host system. The database lists bandwidth as "System Dependent," which introduces significant variability. A laptop or portable device with fast LPDDR5X memory could approach the Tesla T4's bandwidth, but a slower system could fall well short. The Tesla T4's dedicated VRAM is a reliability advantage for compute tasks that require consistent memory performance.

Power consumption differs sharply. The Tesla T4 has a TDP of 70 W and is a single-slot card with no power connectors, requiring a 250 W suggested PSU. The Radeon 8060S has a TDP of just 55 W and is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor), with no slot width specified and no power connectors. Neither card has display outputs on the Tesla side (listed as "No outputs"), while the Radeon's outputs are "Portable Device Dependent." The Tesla T4 is end-of-life, released in September 2018, while the Radeon 8060S is active, released in January 2025.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the choice between these two depends heavily on workload priorities. The Radeon 8060S wins both shared benchmarks decisively: 27.6% in OpenCL and 10.3% in Vulkan. It also offers far higher FP32 performance (14.85 vs 8.141 TFLOPS), higher pixel and texture rates, and a more advanced 4 nm process with lower TDP. For general compute and graphics tasks that favor raw throughput, the Radeon is the clear winner.

However, the Tesla T4 has its own strengths. Its FP16 output of 16.28 TFLOPS exceeds the Radeon's 14.85 TFLOPS, and it includes 320 tensor cores, which are absent from the AMD part. This makes the Tesla T4 potentially better suited for AI inference and machine learning workloads that leverage tensor operations and reduced precision. Additionally, the Tesla T4's dedicated 16 GB GDDR6 memory with fixed 320.0 GB/s bandwidth provides predictable performance, whereas the Radeon's system-shared memory is variable.

The percentile rankings complicate the picture. The Tesla T4 sits at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, while the Radeon 8060S is at the 87th. The Tesla T4's average benchmark score of 66,733 is substantially higher than the Radeon's 55,757. This suggests that outside the two shared tests, the Tesla T4 performs better across a broader range of workloads. The Radeon's head-to-head wins may be specific to APIs or test conditions that favor its architecture, but its overall profile is weaker.

For a buyer who prioritizes the two tests listed here, the Radeon 8060S is the obvious pick. For a buyer who values consistent performance across many workloads, as reflected in the average score and percentile, the Tesla T4 appears more balanced. The data does not support a universal recommendation; it supports a workload-specific one.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA Tesla T4 has an average benchmark score of 66,733, while the AMD Radeon 8060S averages 55,757. The Tesla T4 also ranks at the 90th percentile of all GPUs, compared to the Radeon's 87th.

Q: How much faster is the Radeon 8060S in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The Radeon 8060S scores 84,626 versus the Tesla T4's 61,276, a 27.6% advantage. This is the largest head-to-head margin recorded between the two.

Q: Does the Tesla T4 have any compute advantage?

A: Yes. The Tesla T4 delivers 16.28 TFLOPS in FP16, while the Radeon 8060S delivers 14.85 TFLOPS. The Tesla T4 also includes 320 tensor cores, which the Radeon lacks.

Q: What is the memory configuration difference?

A: The Tesla T4 has 16 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon 8060S uses system-shared memory, with size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all dependent on the host system.

Q: Which GPU is more power-efficient?

A: The Radeon 8060S has a TDP of 55 W, while the Tesla T4 has a TDP of 70 W. Both require no power connectors, but the Tesla T4 suggests a 250 W PSU.

Q: What is the release timeline difference?

A: The Tesla T4 was released in September 2018 and is now end-of-life, with a predecessor of Tesla Volta and a successor of Server Ampere. The Radeon 8060S was released in January 2025 and is active, with a predecessor of Polaris Mobile and no listed successor.

Where Each One Wins

The Radeon 8060S wins in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 output of 14.85 TFLOPS is 82% higher than the Tesla T4's 8.141 TFLOPS. It also wins on pixel rate (185.6 vs 101.8 GPixel/s) and texture rate (464.0 vs 254.4 GTexel/s). In the two shared benchmarks, it wins both: OpenCL by 27.6% and Vulkan by 10.3%. Its higher boost clock (2900 MHz vs 1590 MHz) and smaller 4 nm process node suggest it is the more modern, efficient design for general-purpose compute and graphics.

The Tesla T4 wins in FP16 compute, delivering 16.28 TFLOPS versus the Radeon's 14.85 TFLOPS. It also has 320 tensor cores, which the Radeon does not have at all. This makes the Tesla T4 particularly relevant for AI inference and machine learning tasks that rely on tensor operations. Its dedicated 16 GB GDDR6 memory with fixed 320.0 GB/s bandwidth provides consistency that the Radeon's system-shared memory cannot guarantee. The Tesla T4's higher average benchmark score (66,733 vs 55,757) and higher percentile ranking (90th vs 87th) indicate it performs better across a wider range of tests.

In terms of form factor, the Tesla T4 is a single-slot PCIe 3.0 x16 card with no display outputs, suited for server deployment. The Radeon 8060S is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with PCIe 5.0 x16, designed for portable devices. Its display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent," meaning the host device determines connectivity. The Tesla T4's 168 mm length (6.6 inches) is specified, while the Radeon's dimensions are not listed.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every major specification category. The process node is 12 nm for NVIDIA and 4 nm for AMD. Die size is 545 mm² versus 308 mm². Transistor count is 13,600 million for the Tesla T4, but unknown for the Radeon 8060S. Base clocks are 585 MHz versus 1295 MHz, and boost clocks are 1590 MHz versus 2900 MHz. Memory differs fundamentally: 16 GB GDDR6 with 320.0 GB/s bandwidth versus system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth.

Shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and ray tracing cores are identical (2,560, 160, 64, and 40 respectively), but the Tesla T4 adds 320 tensor cores while the Radeon has none. FP32 performance is 8.141 TFLOPS versus 14.85 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is 16.28 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) versus 14.85 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). Pixel rate is 101.8 versus 185.6 GPixel/s. Texture rate is 254.4 versus 464.0 GTexel/s.

TDP is 70 W for the Tesla T4 and 55 W for the Radeon 8060S. The Tesla T4 is single-slot with no power connectors and a 250 W suggested PSU; the Radeon is an IGP with no power connectors and no suggested PSU listed. Bus interface is PCIe 3.0 x16 for NVIDIA and PCIe 5.0 x16 for AMD. Display outputs are "No outputs" for the Tesla T4 and "Portable Device Dependent" for the Radeon. Production status is end-of-life for NVIDIA and active for AMD. Release dates are September 2018 and January 2025. The Tesla T4 has a successor (Server Ampere), while the Radeon has none listed. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Tesla T4's length is 168 mm (6.6 inches); the Radeon's dimensions are not specified.