Tesla C2050 / C2070
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Tesla C2050 / C2070 vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Tesla C2050 / C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla C2050 / C2070
238
3,428
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 645
brand logoGeForce GTX 460
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GTX 675MX
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+193.6%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is positioned at rank #327 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 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 Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 193.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla C2050 / C2070.

InsightTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-193.6%)
✅Leading raw performance (+193.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (248mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 46.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+46.8%)
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Tesla C2050 / C2070 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low140 FPS
medium102 FPS
high79 FPS
ultra68 FPS
1440p
low116 FPS
medium86 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra54 FPS
4K
low42 FPS
medium33 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low137 FPS
medium108 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra65 FPS
1440p
low99 FPS
medium81 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium42 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra25 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low154 FPS
medium123 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1440p
low116 FPS
medium93 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra58 FPS
4K
low77 FPS
medium62 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra39 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low154 FPS
medium123 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1440p
low116 FPS
medium93 FPS
high77 FPS
ultra58 FPS
4K
low77 FPS
medium62 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla C2050 / C2070 and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla C2050 / C2070 scores 3,428 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 193.6%. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
3,428
10,064+194%
Architecture
Fermi
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
448
2560+471%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.028 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+763%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
56
160+186%
L1 Cache
896 KB
960 KB+7%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11_0
12+9%
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 draws 238W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
238W
180W-24%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
248mm
173mm
Height
—
111mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
14.4
55.9+288%
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 114.3 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 46.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).

FeatureTesla C2050 / C2070GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$2499
$249-90%
Avg Price (30d)
$30-50%
$60
Performance per Dollar
114.3
167.7+47%
Codename
GF100
GP104
Release
July 25 2011
May 27 2016
Ranking
#569
#137