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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla M2070

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz
RTX family
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Tesla M2070

2011Core: 574 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla M2070 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB 170
16,995
+1202.3%
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoGeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070
Tesla M2070
0.5 GB 225
1,305
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 920M
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce 930M
brand logoGeForce 940M
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 3060 vs Tesla M2070: 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 RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅+1202.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $2,770 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $3,099 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 12166.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $3,099 MSRP).
  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Tesla M2070

2011

Why buy it

  • ✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,305 vs 16,995).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    841.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $3,099 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1202.3% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 1,305), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 40nm, and 28 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,770 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $3,099, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 12166.9% (51.7 vs 0.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Tesla M2070 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

NVIDIA

Tesla M2070

The Tesla M2070 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 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,305 points. Launch price was $3,099.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Tesla M2070's 1,305 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 1202.3%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Tesla M2070 uses Fermi, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 448 (Tesla M2070). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 1.03 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Tesla M2070
G3D Mark Score
16,995+1202%
1,305
Architecture
Ampere
Fermi
Process Node
8 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
3584+700%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.74 TFLOPS+1137%
1.03 TFLOPS
ROPs
48
48
TMUs
112+100%
56
L1 Cache
3.5 MB+298%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
3 MB+300%
0.75 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla M2070 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Tesla M2070
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M2070 carries 512 MB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 2300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 64-bit on the Tesla M2070. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla M2070) — the GeForce RTX 3060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Tesla M2070
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+2300%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
3 MB+300%
0.75 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Tesla M2070's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Tesla M2070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Tesla M2070
TDP
170W-24%
225W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
—
Height
112mm
—
Slots
2
—
Temp (Load)
75
—
Perf/Watt
100.0+1624%
5.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Tesla M2070 launched at $3099. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 89.4% cheaper ($2770 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 0.4 (Tesla M2070) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 12825% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3060 (2021 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060Tesla M2070
MSRP
$329-89%
$3099
Performance per Dollar
51.7+12825%
0.4
Codename
GA106
GF100
Release
January 12 2021
July 25 2011
Ranking
#114
#698
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