AMD Radeon RX 9060 vs NVIDIA Tesla M4 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only directly comparable benchmark between the NVIDIA Tesla M4 and the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is Geekbench OpenCL, and the result is decisively one-sided. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 88,183, while the NVIDIA Tesla M4 manages 16,932. That translates to an 80.8% advantage for the Radeon RX 9060 — a massive gap that sets the tone for the entire comparison.

To contextualize the Tesla M4’s score, its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon HD 7970M at 17,019 (0.5% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17,037 (0.6% higher), and the NVIDIA T400 4 GB at 16,792 (0.8% lower). The Tesla M4 sits at the 60th percentile of all GPUs, which places it squarely in the mid-range of the database’s historical catalog. Its average benchmark score is 16,932, matching its single OpenCL result exactly.

For the Radeon RX 9060, the picture is different. Its 88,183 OpenCL score towers over its nearest rivals: the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 16,129 (0.7% lower), the AMD Radeon R9 370X averages 15,862 (1% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 averages 15,852 (1% lower). Notably, the RX 9060’s percentile rank is 59, slightly below the Tesla M4’s 60, despite the overwhelming OpenCL victory. This is because the RX 9060’s average benchmark score of 16,014 pulls from multiple tests, some of which are far less favorable.

The Radeon RX 9060 also has additional benchmark data points beyond OpenCL. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 3,322. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 39,476. PassMark results show a G3D score of 17,631, a GPU compute score of 9,919, and a G2D score of 1,002. DirectX legacy tests are less impressive: PassMark DirectX 9 yields 280, DirectX 11 yields 182, DirectX 10 yields 104, and DirectX 12 yields 44. These numbers reveal that the RX 9060’s strength is heavily concentrated in modern compute and API workloads rather than legacy rasterization paths.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 wins the only head-to-head benchmark outright, and it does so across nearly every category where data exists. Its 88,183 OpenCL score is 4.2 times higher than the Tesla M4’s 16,932. The RX 9060 also demonstrates versatility with strong showings in Vulkan (39,476) and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 (3,322), though no comparable data exists for the Tesla M4 in those tests. For users prioritizing OpenCL compute, the RX 9060 is the clear choice — the data shows no contest.

The NVIDIA Tesla M4’s lone advantage is its percentile ranking. At the 60th percentile of all GPUs, it edges out the RX 9060’s 59th percentile. This suggests that while the RX 9060 dominates in raw OpenCL throughput, its overall benchmark profile — including the weaker PassMark legacy scores — drags its average down. The Tesla M4, with only one benchmark result to its name, benefits from a more consistent record.

For specific workloads, the split is evident. The RX 9060 is built for compute-heavy tasks: its FP32 throughput of 21.43 TFLOPS dwarfs the Tesla M4’s 2.195 TFLOPS. The RX 9060 also offers FP16 at 21.43 TFLOPS (1:1), while the Tesla M4 has no listed FP16 capability. Memory bandwidth follows the same pattern: 288.0 GB/s for the RX 9060 versus 88.00 GB/s for the Tesla M4. Texture rate is 334.9 GTexel/s versus 68.61 GTexel/s, and pixel rate is 191.4 GPixel/s versus 34.30 GPixel/s.

The Tesla M4’s case rests on efficiency and form factor. Its 50 W TDP is less than half the RX 9060’s 132 W. It is single-slot, while the RX 9060 is dual-slot. The Tesla M4 requires a 250 W suggested PSU versus 300 W for the RX 9060. For power-constrained or space-constrained environments, those differences matter — but they do not translate into benchmark wins.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different eras and design philosophies. The NVIDIA Tesla M4 uses the GM206 chip, built on Maxwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated on a 28 nm process at TSMC. It packs 2,940 million transistors on a 228 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 12.9M per mm². The RX 9060 uses the Navi 44 chip, built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, also at TSMC but on a 4 nm process. It contains 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 149.2M per mm² — roughly 11.6 times denser.

Core configurations differ substantially. The Tesla M4 has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. The RX 9060 has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The RX 9060 also includes 28 ray tracing cores, a feature entirely absent from the Tesla M4. Neither GPU lists tensor cores.

Clock speeds tell a story of generational progress. The Tesla M4 runs at a base of 872 MHz and boosts to 1,072 MHz, with memory clocked at 1,375 MHz (5.5 Gbps effective). The RX 9060 runs at a base of 1,700 MHz, boosts to 2,990 MHz, and has a game clock of 2,400 MHz. Its memory clock is 2,250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). The RX 9060’s boost clock is nearly three times the Tesla M4’s base clock.

Memory subsystems also diverge. The Tesla M4 has 4 GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 88.00 GB/s. The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on the same 128-bit bus width, but delivers 288.0 GB/s — more than three times the bandwidth. Both use a 128-bit interface, but the newer memory technology and higher clocks make the difference stark.

API support shows a similar gap. The Tesla M4 supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 9060 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RX 9060’s DirectX 12 Ultimate designation includes features beyond the Tesla M4’s baseline 12_1 support.

Connectivity and outputs differ as well. The Tesla M4 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 and has no display outputs — it is a compute-oriented card. The RX 9060 uses PCIe 5.0 x16 and has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. The RX 9060 also lists a 1x 8-pin power connector, while the Tesla M4 has none listed. Production status is end-of-life for the Tesla M4 and active for the RX 9060.

The Verdict

From the data, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 is the superior performer in every measurable benchmark category. Its 88,183 OpenCL score is 80.8% higher than the Tesla M4’s 16,932. Its FP32 compute is roughly 9.8 times higher. Its memory bandwidth is 3.3 times higher. Its shading units, TMUs, and ROPs are all more numerous. It adds ray tracing cores, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, and offers display outputs. If the task involves compute, rendering, or modern API workloads, the RX 9060 is the only rational choice.

The NVIDIA Tesla M4 retains relevance only in narrow contexts. Its 50 W TDP and single-slot design make it suitable for power-constrained or space-constrained deployments. Its 250 W suggested PSU requirement is lower than the RX 9060’s 300 W. For workloads that demand minimal power draw and a small physical footprint — and where OpenCL performance is not the primary concern — the Tesla M4’s efficiency profile has merit. Its 60th percentile rank also edges out the RX 9060’s 59th, though this is a marginal statistical distinction.

The RX 9060’s average benchmark score of 16,014 is actually lower than the Tesla M4’s 16,932, despite the RX 9060’s OpenCL dominance. This is a statistical artifact of the RX 9060’s broader test suite, which includes low legacy DirectX scores (44 in PassMark DirectX 12, 104 in DirectX 10). These numbers suggest the RX 9060 sacrifices backward compatibility performance for modern compute power. The Tesla M4, with only one benchmark, does not face this penalty.

For users choosing between these two, the decision hinges on workload type. The RX 9060 is for modern compute, ray tracing, and high-bandwidth tasks. The Tesla M4 is for low-power, single-slot compute with legacy API support. The data does not support choosing the Tesla M4 for raw performance — it loses the only head-to-head test by a wide margin. But for deployment scenarios where power and space are the limiting factors, the Tesla M4’s 50 W TDP and single-slot form factor are defensible advantages. The RX 9060 wins on performance; the Tesla M4 wins on efficiency metrics. There is no scenario where the Tesla M4 wins on speed.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher OpenCL benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 scores 88,183 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the NVIDIA Tesla M4 scores 16,932 — an 80.8% difference in favor of the RX 9060.

Q: How does the Tesla M4 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Tesla M4’s 16,932 average score is 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon HD 7970M (17,019), 0.6% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (17,037), and 0.8% higher than the NVIDIA T400 4 GB (16,792).

Q: Does the RX 9060 support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the RX 9060 has 28 ray tracing cores. The Tesla M4 has no ray tracing cores listed.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures for each GPU?

A: The RX 9060 has 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth with 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The Tesla M4 has 88.00 GB/s with 4 GB of GDDR5 on the same 128-bit bus width.

Q: Which GPU consumes less power?

A: The Tesla M4 has a 50 W TDP, while the RX 9060 has a 132 W TDP. The Tesla M4 also suggests a 250 W PSU versus 300 W for the RX 9060.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The Tesla M4 is end-of-life, released on November 9, 2015. The RX 9060 is active, released on August 4, 2025.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA Tesla M4 | AMD Radeon RX 9060 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 4.0 |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |

| Transistors | 2,940 million | 29,700 million |

| Die Size | 228 mm² | 199 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 12.9M / mm² | 149.2M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 872 MHz | 1700 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1072 MHz | 2990 MHz |

| Game Clock | — | 2400 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1375 MHz (5.5 Gbps effective) | 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 4 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 88.00 GB/s | 288.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1024 | 1792 |

| TMUs | 64 | 112 |

| ROPs | 32 | 64 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 28 |

| Pixel Rate | 34.30 GPixel/s | 191.4 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 68.61 GTexel/s | 334.9 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 2.195 TFLOPS | 21.43 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | — | 21.43 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 50 W | 132 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | — | 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | No outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a |

| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | November 9, 2015 | August 4, 2025 |