Radeon R7 370
VS
Tesla K20m

Radeon R7 370 vs Tesla K20m

AMD

Radeon R7 370

2015Boost: 975 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla K20m

2013Core: 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 K20m

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
100%
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 K20m.

InsightRadeon R7 370Tesla K20m
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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

💎 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 $55), it costs 7% less, resulting in a 9.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R7 370Tesla K20m
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+9.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($51)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)

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 K20m

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 K20m

The Tesla K20m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2013. 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 K20m 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 K20m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20m). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20m).

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20m
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 K20m
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 K20m) — the Tesla K20m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20m
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the Tesla K20m's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 350W (Tesla K20m). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20m
TDP
100W-56%
225W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
221mm
Slots
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 K20m launched at $3199 and now averages $55. The Radeon R7 370 costs 7.3% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 80.6 (Tesla K20m) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 9.1% better value. The Radeon R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon R7 370Tesla K20m
MSRP
$149-95%
$3199
Avg Price (30d)
$51-7%
$55
Performance per Dollar
87.9+9%
80.6
Codename
Trinidad
GK110
Release
June 18 2015
January 5 2013
Ranking
#467
#470