Radeon HD8970M vs Tesla C2050 / C2070
Radeon HD8970M
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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 HD8970M is positioned at rank 154 and the Tesla C2050 / C2070 is on rank 327, so the Radeon HD8970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD8970M
Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2050 / C2070
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 HD8970M.
| Insight | Radeon HD8970M | Tesla C2050 / C2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla C2050 / C2070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 HD8970M and Tesla C2050 / C2070
Radeon HD8970M
The Radeon HD8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,369 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD8970M scores 3,369 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 HD8970M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M) vs 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8970M) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070).
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | Tesla C2050 / C2070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,369 | 3,428+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+186% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.304 TFLOPS+124% | 1.028 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 896 KB+180% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD8970M 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: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD8970M) vs 768 KB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | Tesla C2050 / C2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD8970M draws 100W versus the Tesla C2050 / C2070's 238W — a 81.7% difference. The Radeon HD8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD8970M) vs 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | Tesla C2050 / C2070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-58% | 238W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 248mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 33.7+134% | 14.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD8970M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD8970M | Tesla C2050 / C2070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | Neptune | GF100 |
| Release | May 14 2013 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #507 | #569 |
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