Radeon RX 550 (móvel) vs Tesla C2050 / C2070

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 RX 550 (móvel) is positioned at rank 92 and the Tesla C2050 / C2070 is on rank 327, so the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 RX 550 (móvel)

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

92%

#82

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

245%

#84

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

222%

#85

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

222%

#89

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

201%

#90

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

200%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

100%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

95%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

93%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

92%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2050 / C2070

#311

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10783%

#326

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

100%

#328

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

97%

#329

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

95%

#330

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

94%

#331

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

93%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

93%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

92%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

91%

#338

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

90%

#339

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#340

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#341

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	Tesla C2050 / C2070
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (248mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla C2050 / C2070 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	Tesla C2050 / C2070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+30.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 RX 550 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Tesla C2050 / C2070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 (móvel) and Tesla C2050 / C2070

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.

Tesla C2050 / C2070

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 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: 3,428 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) scores 3,500 and the Tesla C2050 / C2070 reaches 3,428 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Raw compute: 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070).

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	Tesla C2050 / C2070
G3D Mark Score	3,500+2%	3,428
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+43%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.647 TFLOPS+60%	1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	160 KB	896 KB+460%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	Tesla C2050 / C2070
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has 6 GB. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 768 KB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	Tesla C2050 / C2070
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) draws 50W versus the Tesla C2050 / C2070's 238W — a 130.6% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 550 (móvel)	Tesla C2050 / C2070
TDP	50W-79%	238W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	248mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	70.0+386%	14.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Tesla C2050 / C2070 launched at $2499 and now averages $30. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.5 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) vs 114.3 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 30.6% better value. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).