Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
VS
Tesla C2050

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U vs Tesla C2050

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

2021Core: 1626 MHzBoost: 2491 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla C2050

2011Core: 574 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 Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

#71
Radeon RX 6950 XT
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850
361%
#72
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550
349%
#73
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500
331%
#74
GeForce RTX 5080
MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250
314%
#75
GeForce RTX 3090
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900
277%
#76
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
265%
#77
GeForce RTX 4090
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649
252%
#78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100
229%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
159%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
157%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
151%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
135%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
133%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
108%
#85
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
103%
#86
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
100%
#87
Radeon RX 7500
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
89%
#88
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
88%
#89
Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
85%
#90
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44
81%
#91
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
81%
#92
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
79%
#93
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
76%
#94
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
74%
#95
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
74%
#96
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
67%
#97
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
56%
#98
Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
54%
#99
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
50%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla C2050 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla C2050.

InsightRadeon Ryzen 5 6600UTesla C2050
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla C2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $95 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 265% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Ryzen 5 6600UTesla C2050
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+265%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U and Tesla C2050

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1626 MHz to 2491 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 132W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,206 points. Launch price was $329.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U scores 3,206 and the Tesla C2050 reaches 3,176 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Tesla C2050 uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 448 (Tesla C2050). Raw compute: 8.928 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050).

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 5 6600UTesla C2050
G3D Mark Score
3,206
3,176
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Fermi
Process Node
7 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1792+300%
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.928 TFLOPS+768%
1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
112+100%
56
L1 Cache
512 KB
896 KB+75%
L2 Cache
2 MB+167%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 5 6600UTesla 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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla C2050) — the Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 5 6600UTesla C2050
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+167%
0.75 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U draws 132W versus the Tesla C2050's 238W — a 57.3% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 350W (Tesla C2050). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 5 6600UTesla C2050
TDP
132W-45%
238W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
24.3+83%
13.3
💰

Value Analysis

The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U 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): 9.2 (Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U) vs 33.4 (Tesla C2050) — the Tesla C2050 offers 263% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 5 6600UTesla C2050
MSRP
$350-86%
$2499
Avg Price (30d)
$350
$95-73%
Performance per Dollar
9.2
33.4+263%
Codename
Navi 23
GF100
Release
October 13 2021
July 25 2011
Ranking
#150
#569