Tesla C2050 / C2070 vs Radeon E8870PCIe
Tesla C2050 / C2070
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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.
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 Tesla C2050 / C2070 is positioned at rank 327 and the Radeon E8870PCIe is on rank 327, so the Radeon E8870PCIe offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2050 / C2070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon E8870PCIe
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8870PCIe.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $200), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 578.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+578.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 Tesla C2050 / C2070 and Radeon E8870PCIe
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.
Radeon E8870PCIe
The Radeon E8870PCIe is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,368 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 scores 3,428 and the Radeon E8870PCIe reaches 3,368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon E8870PCIe uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 640 (Radeon E8870PCIe). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8870PCIe).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,428+2% | 3,368 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 640+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS+28% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+40% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+460% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E8870PCIe has 2 GB. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 256 KB (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon E8870PCIe's 37W — a 146.2% difference. The Radeon E8870PCIe is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 350W (Radeon E8870PCIe). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 37W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.4 | 91.0+532% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon E8870PCIe launched at $250 and now averages $200. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 costs 85% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 114.3 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 16.8 (Radeon E8870PCIe) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 580.4% better value. The Radeon E8870PCIe is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon E8870PCIe |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $250-90% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-85% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.3+580% | 16.8 |
| Codename | GF100 | Venus |
| Release | July 25 2011 | January 25 2014 |
| Ranking | #569 | #734 |
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