Tesla C2050 vs FirePro V7000
Tesla C2050
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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 is positioned at rank 334 and the FirePro V7000 is on rank 243, so the FirePro V7000 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
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla C2050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla C2050 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla C2050 holds the technical lead. Priced at $95 (vs $100), it costs 5% less, resulting in a 5.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($95) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 and FirePro V7000
Tesla C2050
The Tesla C2050 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: 3,176 points.
FirePro V7000
The FirePro V7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,162 points. Launch price was $1,249.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2050 scores 3,176 and the FirePro V7000 reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2050 is built on Fermi while the FirePro V7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050) vs 1,280 (FirePro V7000). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro V7000).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,176 | 3,162 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 1280+186% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 2.432 TFLOPS+137% |
| 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 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla C2050 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro V7000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2050) vs 512 KB (FirePro V7000) — the Tesla C2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2050 draws 238W versus the FirePro V7000's 150W — a 45.4% difference. The FirePro V7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050) vs 350W (FirePro V7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 150W-37% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 242mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 21.1+59% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2050 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $95, while the FirePro V7000 launched at $899 and now averages $100. The Tesla C2050 costs 5% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.4 (Tesla C2050) vs 31.6 (FirePro V7000) — the Tesla C2050 offers 5.7% better value. The FirePro V7000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | FirePro V7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $899-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $95-5% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.4+6% | 31.6 |
| Codename | GF100 | Pitcairn |
| Release | July 25 2011 | August 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #569 | #462 |
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