GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Tesla C2050 / C2070

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 485M SLI vs Tesla C2050 / C2070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Tesla C2050 / 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 485M SLI

2011

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 238W, a 138W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2011 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Tesla C2050 / C2070

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Fermi (2010−2014) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌138% higher power demand at 238W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Tesla C2050 / C2070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2% in PassMark G3D (3,428 vs 3,360), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 485M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Tesla C2050 / C2070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Tesla C2050 / C2070 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 485M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 485M SLI vs Tesla C2050 / C2070 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 485M SLI

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,360 points.

Tesla C2050 / C2070

The Tesla C2050 / 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: 3,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI scores 3,360 and the Tesla C2050 / C2070 reaches 3,428 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is built on Fermi while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tesla C2050 / C2070
G3D Mark Score	3,360	3,428+2%
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768+71%	448

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tesla C2050 / 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 485M SLI has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 carries 6 GB. Tesla C2050 / C2070 gives you 200% 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 485M SLI and 64-bit on the Tesla C2050 / C2070.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tesla C2050 / C2070
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 11_0 (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 485M SLI	Tesla C2050 / C2070
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11_0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 485M SLI draws 100W versus the Tesla C2050 / C2070's 238W — a 81.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 485M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 485M SLI) vs 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.