GeForce RTX 4070 vs Tesla C2075

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

2011Core: 574 MHz

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Tesla C2075 Performance Spectrum

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 4070 vs Tesla C2075: 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 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).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base 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).
  • 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 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 792.2% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 3,017), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Tesla C2075 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 40nm, and 46 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 4070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Tesla C2075 Technical Specifications

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

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)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Tesla C2075 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Tesla C2075 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

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 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2075 carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 500% 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 4070 and 64-bit on the Tesla C2075. 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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the Tesla C2075 launched at $0. On MSRP, Tesla C2075 was 100+% cheaper ($599 less). 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 newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (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

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