Radeon HD 7790
VS
Tesla C2075

Radeon HD 7790 vs Tesla C2075

AMD

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

2011Core: 574 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7790 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla C2075.

InsightRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
🛑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
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1180.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1180.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 HD 7790 and Tesla C2075

AMD

Radeon HD 7790

The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.

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

The Radeon HD 7790 scores 3,090 and the Tesla C2075 reaches 3,017 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7790 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Tesla C2075 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 448 (Tesla C2075). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075).

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
G3D Mark Score
3,090+2%
3,017
Architecture
GCN 2.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
896+100%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.792 TFLOPS+74%
1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
56
56
L1 Cache
224 KB
896 KB+300%
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon HD 7790) vs 768 KB (Tesla C2075) — the Tesla C2075 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
768 KB+200%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790) vs 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2075). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 1.

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12 (11_0)
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
5+400%
1
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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Tesla C2075).

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
Encoder
VCE 2.0
Decoder
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7790 draws 85W versus the Tesla C2075's 247W — a 97.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon HD 7790) vs 350W (Tesla C2075). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
TDP
85W-66%
247W
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
183mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
36.4+198%
12.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Tesla C2075 launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 7790 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) vs 6.0 (Tesla C2075) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 1188.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7790 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon HD 7790Tesla C2075
MSRP
$149
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$40-92%
$500
Performance per Dollar
77.3+1188%
6.0
Codename
Bonaire
GF110
Release
March 22 2013
July 25 2011
Ranking
#579
#553