GeForce RTX 4070 vs Tesla C2075

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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VS
NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

2011Core: 574 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070

Performance Spectrum - 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +792.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Tesla C2075

2011

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,017 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Tesla C2075?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 3,017 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Tesla C2075 is a 2011 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2011, 792.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 792.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Tesla C2075 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Tesla C2075 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
1080p
low183 FPS82 FPS
medium167 FPS68 FPS
high151 FPS48 FPS
ultra131 FPS30 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS64 FPS
medium124 FPS53 FPS
high110 FPS34 FPS
ultra101 FPS21 FPS
4K
low92 FPS24 FPS
medium78 FPS22 FPS
high65 FPS14 FPS
ultra58 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
1080p
low544 FPS120 FPS
medium454 FPS92 FPS
high353 FPS73 FPS
ultra299 FPS56 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS79 FPS
medium288 FPS55 FPS
high235 FPS40 FPS
ultra197 FPS32 FPS
4K
low172 FPS36 FPS
medium144 FPS26 FPS
high125 FPS23 FPS
ultra101 FPS18 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
1080p
low884 FPS136 FPS
medium713 FPS109 FPS
high643 FPS91 FPS
ultra569 FPS68 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS102 FPS
medium549 FPS81 FPS
high483 FPS68 FPS
ultra424 FPS51 FPS
4K
low467 FPS68 FPS
medium373 FPS54 FPS
high326 FPS45 FPS
ultra277 FPS34 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
1080p
low751 FPS136 FPS
medium612 FPS109 FPS
high536 FPS91 FPS
ultra497 FPS68 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS102 FPS
medium500 FPS81 FPS
high433 FPS68 FPS
ultra395 FPS51 FPS
4K
low384 FPS68 FPS
medium324 FPS54 FPS
high301 FPS43 FPS
ultra272 FPS30 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Tesla C2075

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

The Tesla C2075 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 247W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,017 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Tesla C2075's 3,017 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 792.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla C2075 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 448 (Tesla C2075). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
G3D Mark Score
26,919+792%
3,017
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
5888+1214%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+2736%
1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
184+229%
56
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+559%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+4700%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla C2075 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Tesla C2075 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2075 has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2075) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+500%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+4700%
0.75 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2075). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (11_0)
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Tesla C2075).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Tesla C2075's 247W — a 21% difference. The GeForce RTX 4070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Tesla C2075). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
TDP
200W-19%
247W
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
2-33%
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+1003%
12.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Tesla C2075 launched at $0. The Tesla C2075 costs 100+% less ($599 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Infinity (Tesla C2075) — the Tesla C2075 offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Tesla C2075
MSRP
$599
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.9
Infinity
Codename
AD104
GF110
Release
April 12 2023
July 25 2011
Ranking
#32
#553