GeForce MX550 vs Tesla K20Xm

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 MX550 is positioned at rank 187 and the Tesla K20Xm is on rank 100, so the Tesla K20Xm 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 MX550

#177

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

363%

#179

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

329%

#180

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

329%

#184

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

299%

#185

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

297%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20Xm

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

98%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

98%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

96%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

92%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

90%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

87%

#85

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1006%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

100%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX550 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2012). The GeForce MX550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K20Xm lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K20Xm offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce MX550	Tesla K20Xm
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $7,699 for the Tesla K20Xm, it costs 98% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 5122.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX550	Tesla K20Xm
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+5122.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,699)

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 MX550 Benchmark Check

Tesla K20Xm Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX550 and Tesla K20Xm

GeForce MX550

The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.

Tesla K20Xm

The Tesla K20Xm is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points. Launch price was $7,699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX550 scores 4,480 and the Tesla K20Xm reaches 4,403 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX550 is built on Turing while the Tesla K20Xm uses Kepler, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce MX550) vs 2,688 (Tesla K20Xm). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550) vs 3.935 TFLOPS (Tesla K20Xm).

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K20Xm
G3D Mark Score	4,480+2%	4,403
Architecture	Turing	Kepler
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2688+163%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.703 TFLOPS	3.935 TFLOPS+46%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	224+600%
L1 Cache	2 MB+809%	0.22 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K20Xm
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla K20Xm has 6 GB. The Tesla K20Xm offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX550) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K20Xm) — the GeForce MX550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K20Xm
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX550 draws 25W versus the Tesla K20Xm's 235W — a 161.5% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX550) vs 350W (Tesla K20Xm). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX550	Tesla K20Xm
TDP	25W-89%	235W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	179.2+858%	18.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Tesla K20Xm launched at $7699. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2012).