Radeon R7 370
VS
Tesla K20c

Radeon R7 370 vs Tesla K20c

AMD

Radeon R7 370

2015Boost: 975 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla K20c

2012Core: 706 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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20c

#310
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
10628%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
100%
#326
GRID M6-1Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
99%
#327
Quadro FX 380
MSRP: $129|Avg: $15
99%
#328
Tesla C2050 / C2070
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30
99%
#329
FirePro M7740
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
96%
#330
Quadro FX 570
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
94%
#331
RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100
93%
#332
GRID P40-1Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
92%
#334
Tesla C2050
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95
91%
#335
Tesla M10
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
91%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
91%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
90%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
89%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
88%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
84%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 370 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 Tesla K20c.

InsightRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 891.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+891.5%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($51)
⚠️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 R7 370 and Tesla K20c

AMD

Radeon R7 370

The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

Tesla K20c

The Tesla K20c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 370 scores 4,482 and the Tesla K20c reaches 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K20c uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20c). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c).

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
G3D Mark Score
4,482+1%
4,432
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
2496+144%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.997 TFLOPS
3.524 TFLOPS+76%
ROPs
32
40+25%
TMUs
64
208+225%
L1 Cache
256 KB+23%
208 KB
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1.25 MB+150%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
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: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 370) vs 1.25 MB (Tesla K20c) — the Tesla K20c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
1.25 MB+150%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 11_0 (Tesla K20c). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
DirectX
12+9%
11_0
Max Displays
3
0
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the Tesla K20c's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 350W (Tesla K20c). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
TDP
100W-56%
225W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
221mm
267mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
44.8+127%
19.7
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the Tesla K20c launched at $3199 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 370 costs 89.8% less ($449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 8.9 (Tesla K20c) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 887.6% better value. The Radeon R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20c
MSRP
$149-95%
$3199
Avg Price (30d)
$51-90%
$500
Performance per Dollar
87.9+888%
8.9
Codename
Trinidad
GK110
Release
June 18 2015
November 12 2012
Ranking
#467
#549