Radeon Vega 6
VS
Tesla M2070

Radeon Vega 6 vs Tesla M2070

AMD

Radeon Vega 6

2021Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1900 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla M2070

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2070

#371
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
35174%
#386
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
100%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
100%
#388
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
95%
#389
GRID V100-2Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000
90%
#390
Quadro FX 560
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
90%
#391
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
83%
#392
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
76%
#393
FireStream 9170
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20
76%
#394
Quadro FX 1700
MSRP: $699|Avg: $500
74%
#395
GRID P40-6Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
71%
#396
Quadro FX 540
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
64%
#397
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
57%
#398
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
57%
#399
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
57%
#400
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
55%
#401
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
55%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 6 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M2070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Vega 6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightRadeon Vega 6Tesla M2070
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 6 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega 6 and Tesla M2070

AMD

Radeon Vega 6

The Radeon Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points.

NVIDIA

Tesla M2070

The Tesla M2070 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: 1,305 points. Launch price was $3,099.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 6 scores 1,309 and the Tesla M2070 reaches 1,305 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Tesla M2070 uses Fermi, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 448 (Radeon Vega 6) vs 448 (Tesla M2070). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6) vs 1.03 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070).

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Tesla M2070
G3D Mark Score
1,309
1,305
Architecture
GCN 5.1
Fermi
Process Node
7 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
448
448
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.702 TFLOPS+65%
1.03 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
48+500%
TMUs
28
56+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Tesla M2070
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 Vega 6 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Tesla M2070 has 512 MB. The Tesla M2070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Tesla M2070
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 draws 45W versus the Tesla M2070's 225W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 6) vs 350W (Tesla M2070). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Tesla M2070
TDP
45W-80%
225W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
350W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
29.1+402%
5.8
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Tesla M2070 launched at $3099 and now averages $50. The Radeon Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 6) vs 26.1 (Tesla M2070) — the Radeon Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).

FeatureRadeon Vega 6Tesla M2070
MSRP
$0-100%
$3099
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$50
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
26.1
Codename
Cezanne
GF100
Release
April 13 2021
July 25 2011
Ranking
#601
#698