Tesla C2050 / C2070 vs Radeon Pro 460
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 Pro 460 is on rank 176, so the Radeon Pro 460 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 Pro 460
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 396.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+396.4%) | ❌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 Pro 460
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 Pro 460
The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 scores 3,428 and the Radeon Pro 460 reaches 3,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro 460 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,428 | 3,453 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 1024+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.858 TFLOPS+81% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+250% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 460 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: 0.75 MB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) — the Radeon Pro 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon Pro 460's 35W — a 148.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 460). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 35W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.4 | 98.7+585% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Pro 460 launched at $500 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 23.0 (Radeon Pro 460) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 397% better value. The Radeon Pro 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon Pro 460 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $500-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.3+397% | 23.0 |
| Codename | GF100 | Baffin |
| Release | July 25 2011 | October 30 2016 |
| Ranking | #569 | #547 |
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