Radeon R9 M470X vs Tesla C2050

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M470X

75

3,244

+2.1%

Radeon R7 M465X

Radeon HD 7770

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

3,176

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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. The Radeon R9 M470X is positioned at rank 377 and the Tesla C2050 is on rank 334, so the Tesla C2050 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M470X

#367

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1171%

#369

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1062%

#370

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1059%

#374

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

963%

#375

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

956%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

93%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

93%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

93%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2050

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#318

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11632%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

100%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

99%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#338

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

97%

#339

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

92%

#340

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#341

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#342

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#343

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#345

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

82%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

81%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M470X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla C2050.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470X	Tesla C2050
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $350), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 260.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M470X	Tesla C2050
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+260.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350)	✅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.

Radeon R9 M470X Benchmark Check

Tesla C2050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M470X and Tesla C2050

Radeon R9 M470X

The Radeon R9 M470X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,244 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M470X scores 3,244 and the Tesla C2050 reaches 3,176 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M470X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Tesla C2050 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 448 (Tesla C2050). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050).

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	Tesla C2050
G3D Mark Score	3,244+2%	3,176
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+100%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+92%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	224 KB	896 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M470X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2050 has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M470X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 768 KB (Tesla C2050) — the Tesla C2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	Tesla C2050
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M470X draws 75W versus the Tesla C2050's 238W — a 104.2% difference. The Radeon R9 M470X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 350W (Tesla C2050). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M470X	Tesla C2050
TDP	75W-68%	238W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	43.3+226%	13.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M470X launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the Tesla C2050 launched at $2499 and now averages $95. The Tesla C2050 costs 72.9% less ($255 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.3 (Radeon R9 M470X) vs 33.4 (Tesla C2050) — the Tesla C2050 offers 259.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M470X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).