FirePro V7000 vs Tesla C2050
FirePro V7000
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro V7000 is positioned at rank 243 and the Tesla C2050 is on rank 334, so the FirePro V7000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2050
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla C2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla C2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla C2050 holds the technical lead. Priced at $95 (vs $100), it costs 5% less, resulting in a 5.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro V7000 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($95) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V7000 and Tesla C2050
FirePro V7000
The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.
Tesla C2050
The Tesla C2050 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 238W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,176 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro V7000 scores 3,162 and the Tesla C2050 reaches 3,176 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7000 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla C2050 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7000) vs 448 (Tesla C2050). Raw compute: 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,162 | 3,176 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+186% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.432 TFLOPS+137% | 1.028 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 896 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro V7000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2050 has 2 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (FirePro V7000) vs 768 KB (Tesla C2050) — the Tesla C2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro V7000 draws 150W versus the Tesla C2050's 238W — a 45.4% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7000) vs 350W (Tesla C2050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-37% | 238W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 21.1+59% | 13.3 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro V7000 launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Tesla C2050 launched at $2499 and now averages $95. The Tesla C2050 costs 5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (FirePro V7000) vs 33.4 (Tesla C2050) — the Tesla C2050 offers 5.7% better value. The FirePro V7000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro V7000 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $899-64% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $95-5% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6 | 33.4+6% |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GF100 |
| Release | August 27 2012 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #462 | #569 |
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