GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Tesla T4

When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Tesla T4, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Tesla T4 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 860M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI Tesla T4
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 70 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 71% more power consumption, than Tesla T4.
  • Tesla T4 has 14 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and Tesla T4 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tesla T4 - with Turing.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 444 MHz higher, than Tesla T4.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla T4 - by 12 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla T4 is 5000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 35−40
ultra / 1080p 14−16 21−24
QHD / 1440p 8−9 16−18
4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
low / 720p 40−45 60−65
medium / 1080p 27−30 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Tesla T4 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI Tesla T4
Architecture Maxwell Turing
Code name TU104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 13 September 2018
Pipelines 1280 2560
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 585 MHz
Boost Clock 1590 MHz
Transistor count 2x 1870 Million 13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 12 nm
Texture fill rate 254.4
Length 168 mm
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 10000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 320.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model 6.5
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131
CUDA + 7.5
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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