Tesla C2050 / C2070 vs Radeon RX 550 (móvel)
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 RX 550 (móvel) is on rank 92, so the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 RX 550 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 RX 550 (móvel)
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 RX 550 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 2 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points. Launch price was $79.99.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 scores 3,428 and the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) 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 RX 550 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,428 | 3,500+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 640+43% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.647 TFLOPS+60% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+40% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+460% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 550 (móvel) has 2 GB. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon RX 550 (móvel)'s 50W — a 130.6% difference. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 50W-79% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.4 | 70.0+386% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2050 / C2070 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 550 (móvel) launched at $79 and now averages $40. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 114.3 (Tesla C2050 / C2070) vs 87.5 (Radeon RX 550 (móvel)) — the Tesla C2050 / C2070 offers 30.6% better value. The Radeon RX 550 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 / C2070 | Radeon RX 550 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $79-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.3+31% | 87.5 |
| Codename | GF100 | Lexa |
| Release | July 25 2011 | July 2 2017 |
| Ranking | #569 | #614 |
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