GeForce GTX 860M vs Tesla C2070

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 860M

3,095

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Tesla C2070

238

3,121

+0.8%

GeForce GT 755M

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

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. The GeForce GTX 860M is positioned at rank 177 and the Tesla C2070 is on rank 287, so the GeForce GTX 860M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2070

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

96%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

94%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

93%

#272

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7102%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

100%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

99%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

97%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

95%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

95%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

94%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

93%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

93%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla C2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (248mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla C2070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla C2070 holds the technical lead. Priced at $38 (vs $50), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 32.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($38)

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 860M Benchmark Check

Tesla C2070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 860M and Tesla C2070

GeForce GTX 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the Tesla C2070 reaches 3,121 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Tesla C2070 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 448 (Tesla C2070). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
G3D Mark Score	3,095	3,121
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1152 or 640+157%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS+35%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
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 860M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2070 has 6 GB. The Tesla C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2070) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070). OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
Encoder	NVENC 2.0	—
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	—
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Tesla C2070's 238W — a 104.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (Tesla C2070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 248mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 860M	Tesla C2070
TDP	75W-68%	238W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	248mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	41.3+215%	13.1

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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2070 costs 24% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 82.1 (Tesla C2070) — the Tesla C2070 offers 32.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).