Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U vs Tesla M2070-Q

AMD

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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NVIDIA

Tesla M2070-Q

2011Core: 574 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
  • More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,489 MSRP).

Tesla M2070-Q

2011

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,489 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U better than Tesla M2070-Q?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,348 vs 1,306 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 225W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Tesla M2070-Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 512 MB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $5,489 MSRP, and you are getting 3.2% higher G3D Mark. Tesla M2070-Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does Tesla M2070-Q make more sense than Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U?
Yes. Tesla M2070-Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $5,489 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U. The trade-off is that Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U currently gives you 3.2% higher G3D Mark. Tesla M2070-Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
1080p
low32 FPS59 FPS
medium23 FPS47 FPS
high14 FPS39 FPS
ultra8 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low24 FPS44 FPS
medium15 FPS35 FPS
high7 FPS29 FPS
ultra4 FPS21 FPS
4K
low9 FPS24 FPS
medium6 FPS22 FPS
high3 FPS14 FPS
ultra2 FPS12 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
1080p
low61 FPS59 FPS
medium47 FPS47 FPS
high31 FPS39 FPS
ultra22 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low45 FPS44 FPS
medium25 FPS35 FPS
high19 FPS29 FPS
ultra14 FPS22 FPS
4K
low22 FPS29 FPS
medium14 FPS24 FPS
high11 FPS20 FPS
ultra8 FPS15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
1080p
low61 FPS59 FPS
medium49 FPS47 FPS
high40 FPS39 FPS
ultra30 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low45 FPS44 FPS
medium36 FPS35 FPS
high30 FPS29 FPS
ultra23 FPS22 FPS
4K
low30 FPS29 FPS
medium24 FPS24 FPS
high20 FPS20 FPS
ultra15 FPS15 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
1080p
low61 FPS59 FPS
medium49 FPS47 FPS
high40 FPS39 FPS
ultra30 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low45 FPS44 FPS
medium36 FPS35 FPS
high30 FPS29 FPS
ultra23 FPS22 FPS
4K
low30 FPS29 FPS
medium24 FPS24 FPS
high20 FPS20 FPS
ultra15 FPS15 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U and Tesla M2070-Q

AMD

Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,348 points.

NVIDIA

Tesla M2070-Q

The Tesla M2070-Q 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 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points. Launch price was $5,489.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U scores 1,348 and the Tesla M2070-Q reaches 1,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is built on Vega while the Tesla M2070-Q uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U) vs 448 (Tesla M2070-Q). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U) vs 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070-Q).

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
G3D Mark Score
1,348+3%
1,306
Architecture
Vega
Fermi
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
448+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.306 TFLOPS+27%
1.028 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
24
56+133%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
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 Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Tesla M2070-Q has 512 MB. The Tesla M2070-Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
0.5 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Bus Width
System
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U draws 15W versus the Tesla M2070-Q's 225W — a 175% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U) vs 350W (Tesla M2070-Q). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
TDP
15W-93%
225W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
89.9+1450%
5.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U launched at $0 MSRP, while the Tesla M2070-Q launched at $5489. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U costs 100+% less ($5489 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U) vs 0.2 (Tesla M2070-Q) — the Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300U is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon Vega 6 Ryzen 3 3300UTesla M2070-Q
MSRP
$0-100%
$5489
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
0.2
Codename
Vega Raven Ridge
GF100
Release
January 7 2018
July 25 2011
Ranking
#831
#798