Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 vs Tesla K20m

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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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20m

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K20m is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Tesla K20m
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
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 Tesla K20m offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla K20m holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $149), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 181.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Tesla K20m
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+181.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($149)	✅More affordable ($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.

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

Tesla K20m Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 and Tesla K20m

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 scores 4,260 and the Tesla K20m reaches 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Tesla K20m uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 2,496 (Tesla K20m). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20m).

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Tesla K20m
G3D Mark Score	4,260	4,432+4%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2496+95%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	3.524 TFLOPS+41%
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	80	208+160%
L1 Cache	384 KB+85%	208 KB
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1.25 MB+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Tesla 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 R9 270 / R7 370) vs 1.25 MB (Tesla K20m) — the Tesla K20m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Tesla 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 R9 270 / R7 370 draws 110W versus the Tesla K20m's 225W — a 68.7% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 350W (Tesla K20m). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370	Tesla K20m
TDP	110W-51%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	220mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	38.7+96%	19.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $149, while the Tesla K20m launched at $3199 and now averages $55. The Tesla K20m costs 63.1% less ($94 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) vs 80.6 (Tesla K20m) — the Tesla K20m offers 181.8% better value. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).