Tesla C2050 / C2070 vs Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire
Tesla C2050 / C2070
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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 HD 6990M Crossfire is on rank 479, so the Tesla C2050 / C2070 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 HD 6990M Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 389.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+389.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 HD 6990M Crossfire
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 HD 6990M Crossfire
The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 12 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 2240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 scores 3,428 and the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 2,240 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,428 | 3,500+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Terascale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 2240+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 6990M Crossfire has 2 GB. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 11.0 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 6+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire's 50W — a 130.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 50W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 248mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 14.4 | 70.0+386% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire launched at $699 and now averages $150. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 114.3 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 23.3 (Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 390.6% better value.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $699-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.3+391% | 23.3 |
| Codename | GF100 | Blackcomb XTX |
| Release | July 25 2011 | July 12 2011 |
| Ranking | #569 | #517 |
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