GeForce GTX 1650 vs Tesla C2070

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla C2070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 152.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla C2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla C2070
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+152.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-152.1%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (248mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $75 (vs $38), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 27.7% better value per dollar than the Tesla C2070.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla C2070
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75)	✅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 1650 Benchmark Check

Tesla C2070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1650 and Tesla C2070

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1650 scores 7,869 versus the Tesla C2070's 3,121 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 152.1%. The GeForce GTX 1650 is built on Turing while the Tesla C2070 uses Fermi, both on 12 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 448 (Tesla C2070). Raw compute: 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla C2070
G3D Mark Score	7,869+152%	3,121
Architecture	Turing	Fermi
Process Node	12 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+100%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.984 TFLOPS+190%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	896 KB	896 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	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 1650 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2070 has 6 GB. The Tesla C2070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2070) — the GeForce GTX 1650 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla C2070
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla C2070
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+200%	1

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla C2070
Encoder	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)	—
Decoder	NVDEC 4th gen	—
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1650 draws 75W versus the Tesla C2070's 238W — a 104.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 350W (Tesla C2070). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 248mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1650	Tesla C2070
TDP	75W-68%	238W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	248mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	104.9+701%	13.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 and now averages $38. The Tesla C2070 costs 49.3% less ($37 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) vs 82.1 (Tesla C2070) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 27.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).