
Radeon R7 370 vs Tesla K20c

Radeon R7 370
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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
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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.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla 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.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla 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)
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla 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 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 11_0 (Tesla K20c). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla K20c |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+9% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
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.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | Tesla 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 |
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