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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.
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 L2 is positioned at rank 254 and the Tesla K80 is on rank 343, so the L2 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar L2
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K80
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The L2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K80 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K80.
| Insight | L2 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla K80 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2842.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L2 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2842.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L2 and Tesla K80
L2
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
Tesla K80
The Tesla K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.
Graphics Performance
The L2 scores 5,467 and the Tesla K80 reaches 5,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L2 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Tesla K80 uses Kepler 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 11,776 (L2) vs 2,496 (Tesla K80). Raw compute: 59.35 TFLOPS (L2) vs 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 824 MHz.
| Feature | L2 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,467+2% | 5,363 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Kepler 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 11776+372% | 2496 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 59.35 TFLOPS+1343% | 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+206% | 824 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+167% | 48 ×2 |
| TMUs | 368+77% | 208 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 11.5 MB+5650% | 0.2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+6300% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L2 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L2) vs 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L2 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+6300% | 1.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The L2 draws 275W versus the Tesla K80's 300W — a 8.7% difference. The L2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (L2) vs 350W (Tesla K80). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | L2 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W-8% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.9+11% | 17.9 |
Value Analysis
The L2 launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the Tesla K80 launched at $5000 and now averages $50. The Tesla K80 costs 96.7% less ($1450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.6 (L2) vs 107.3 (Tesla K80) — the Tesla K80 offers 2880.6% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | L2 | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000-60% | $5000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $50-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 107.3+2881% |
| Codename | AD102 | GK210 |
| Release | November 16 2023 | November 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #189 | #419 |
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