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Tesla C2050 / C2070
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Radeon HD8970M
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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 HD8970M is on rank 154, so the Radeon HD8970M 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 HD8970M
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 HD8970M.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla C2050 / C2070 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 Tesla C2050 / C2070 and Radeon HD8970M
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 HD8970M
The Radeon HD8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,369 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 scores 3,428 and the Radeon HD8970M reaches 3,369 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 HD8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD8970M). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8970M).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,428+2% | 3,369 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 1280+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 2.304 TFLOPS+124% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+180% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD8970M has 2 GB. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD8970M) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon HD8970M's 100W — a 81.7% difference. The Radeon HD8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 350W (Radeon HD8970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 100W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.4 | 33.7+134% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD8970M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon HD8970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GF100 | Neptune |
| Release | July 25 2011 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #569 | #507 |
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