Radeon 540 vs Tesla M2090
Radeon 540
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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 Radeon 540 is positioned at rank 93 and the Tesla M2090 is on rank 379, so the Radeon 540 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 540
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2090
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 540 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon 540 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M2090 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 540 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2090.
| Insight | Radeon 540 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (248mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 540 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 540 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 3.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 540 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 540 and Tesla M2090
Radeon 540
The Radeon 540 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,452 points. Launch price was $79.
Tesla M2090
The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 540 scores 1,452 and the Tesla M2090 reaches 1,400 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 540 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Tesla M2090 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 540) vs 512 (Tesla M2090). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon 540) vs 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090).
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,452+4% | 1,400 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS | 1.332 TFLOPS+47% |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 0.09 MB | 1 MB+1011% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 540) vs 768 KB (Tesla M2090) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 540 draws 50W versus the Tesla M2090's 250W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 540 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 540) vs 350W (Tesla M2090). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-80% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 248mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 29.0+418% | 5.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 540 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.3 (Radeon 540) vs 35.0 (Tesla M2090) — the Radeon 540 offers 3.7% better value. The Radeon 540 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon 540 | Tesla M2090 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-96% | $2500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.3+4% | 35.0 |
| Codename | Lexa | GF110 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #773 | #530 |
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