GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla C2070

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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NVIDIA

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla C2070 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla C2070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1650

2019

Why buy it

  • +152.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,350 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
  • Delivers 2436.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.8 vs 2.1 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
  • Tesla C2070 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1650 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 75W instead of 238W, a 163W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Tesla C2070

2011

Why buy it

  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,121 vs 7,869).
  • 2011 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 906% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,499 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.1 vs 52.8 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
  • 217.3% higher power demand at 238W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 152.1% in PassMark G3D (7,869 vs 3,121), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1650 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1650 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,350 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $1,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 2436.5% (52.8 vs 2.1), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla C2070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

Tesla C2070

The Tesla C2070 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: 3,121 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Tesla C2070's 3,121 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 152.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Tesla C2070 uses Fermi, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 (Tesla C2070). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla C2070
G3D Mark Score
7,869+152%
3,121
Architecture
Turing
Fermi
Process Node
12 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
896+100%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.984 TFLOPS+190%
1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
56
56
L1 Cache
896 KB
896 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1650 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla C2070 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla C2070
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2070 carries 6 GB. Tesla C2070 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1650 and 64-bit on the Tesla C2070. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2070) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla C2070
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+33%
0.75 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla C2070
DirectX
12
12 (11_0)
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3+200%
1
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla C2070
Encoder
NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder
NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Tesla C2070's 238W — a 104.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Tesla C2070). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 248mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla C2070
TDP
75W-68%
238W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
248mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
104.9+701%
13.1
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1650 came in at $149, while the Tesla C2070 launched at $1499. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1650 was 90.1% cheaper ($1350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 52.8 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 2.1 (Tesla C2070) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 2414.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1650 (2019 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1650Tesla C2070
MSRP
$149-90%
$1499
Performance per Dollar
52.8+2414%
2.1
Codename
TU117
GF100
Release
April 23 2019
July 25 2011
Ranking
#323
#575

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