Radeon Pro 555 vs Tesla C2050
Radeon Pro 555
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2050
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro 555 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla C2050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla C2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla C2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla C2050 holds the technical lead. Priced at $95 (vs $1,000), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 964.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+964.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($95) |
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 Pro 555 and Tesla C2050
Radeon Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
Tesla C2050
The Tesla C2050 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: 3,176 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the Tesla C2050 reaches 3,176 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Tesla C2050 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 448 (Tesla C2050). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,141 | 3,176+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+71% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS+27% | 1.028 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 48 | 56+17% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 896 KB+367% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2050) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the Tesla C2050's 238W — a 104.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 350W (Tesla C2050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-68% | 238W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 41.9+215% | 13.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Tesla C2050 launched at $2499 and now averages $95. The Tesla C2050 costs 90.5% less ($905 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 33.4 (Tesla C2050) — the Tesla C2050 offers 977.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | Tesla C2050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $95-91% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.1 | 33.4+977% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GF100 |
| Release | June 5 2017 | July 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #574 | #569 |
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