GeForce GTX 470 vs Tesla M10

GeForce GTX 470

2010Core: 607 MHz

Tesla M10

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 470

215

3,145

0.0%

GeForce GTX 650

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Tesla M10

225

3,173

+0.9%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M10

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#319

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11632%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

100%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

99%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

97%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

92%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

82%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

81%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Tesla M10 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Tesla M10 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470.

Insight	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+60%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $349 (vs $500), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 42% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+42%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($349)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

Tesla M10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 470 and Tesla M10

GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

Tesla M10

The Tesla M10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,173 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 470 scores 3,145 and the Tesla M10 reaches 3,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 470 is built on Fermi while the Tesla M10 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 640 (Tesla M10). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470) vs 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10).

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
G3D Mark Score	3,145	3,173
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	640 ×4+43%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	1.672 TFLOPS ×4+54%
ROPs	40+150%	16 ×4
TMUs	56+40%	40 ×4
L1 Cache	896 KB+180%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	2 MB+217%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M10 has 2 GB. The Tesla M10 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) vs 2 MB (Tesla M10) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
VRAM Capacity	1.25 GB	2 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.63 MB	2 MB+217%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 12_1 (Tesla M10). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
DirectX	11.0	12_1+9%
Max Displays	2	0

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 470) vs NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
Encoder	None	NVENC 5th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 470 draws 215W versus the Tesla M10's 225W — a 4.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 470) vs 350W (Tesla M10). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 470	Tesla M10
TDP	215W-4%	225W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	93	—
Perf/Watt	14.6+4%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Tesla M10 launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The GeForce GTX 470 costs 30.2% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) vs 6.3 (Tesla M10) — the GeForce GTX 470 offers 42.9% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).