Radeon E8870PCIe vs Tesla C2050 / C2070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon E8870PCIe

37

3,368

0.0%

3,428

+1.8%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5060

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 E8870PCIe is positioned at rank 327 and the Tesla C2050 / C2070 is on rank 327, so the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe

#317

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

806%

#319

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

731%

#320

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

729%

#324

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

663%

#325

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

658%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

100%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

95%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

95%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

92%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

91%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

90%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

90%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2050 / C2070

#311

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10783%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

100%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

95%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

94%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

93%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

93%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

92%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

91%

#338

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

90%

#339

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#340

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#341

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8870PCIe.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	Tesla C2050 / C2070
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (248mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla C2050 / C2070 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $200), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 578.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon E8870PCIe	Tesla C2050 / C2070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+578.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon E8870PCIe Benchmark Check

Tesla C2050 / C2070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E8870PCIe and Tesla C2050 / C2070

Radeon E8870PCIe

The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.

Tesla C2050 / C2070

The Tesla C2050 / 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: 3,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon E8870PCIe scores 3,368 and the Tesla C2050 / C2070 reaches 3,428 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon E8870PCIe is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070).

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Tesla C2050 / C2070
G3D Mark Score	3,368	3,428+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+43%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS	1.028 TFLOPS+28%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	160 KB	896 KB+460%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Tesla C2050 / C2070
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon E8870PCIe comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has 6 GB. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 768 KB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Tesla C2050 / C2070
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8870PCIe draws 37W versus the Tesla C2050 / C2070's 238W — a 146.2% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon E8870PCIe	Tesla C2050 / C2070
TDP	37W-84%	238W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	248mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	91.0+532%	14.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 launched at $2499 and now averages $30. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 costs 85% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) vs 114.3 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 580.4% better value. The Radeon E8870PCIe is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).