Tesla C2050 vs GeForce 770M
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 GeForce 770M is on rank 57, so the GeForce 770M 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 GeForce 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla C2050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $95), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 142.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2050 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+142.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($95) | ✅More affordable ($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 and GeForce 770M
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.
GeForce 770M
The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2050 scores 3,176 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2050 is built on Fermi while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2050) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2050) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,176 | 3,246+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 960+114% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.53 TFLOPS+49% |
| ROPs | 48+100% | 24 |
| TMUs | 56 | 80+43% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+1020% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The Tesla C2050 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2050) vs 384 KB (GeForce 770M) — the Tesla C2050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2050 draws 238W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 104.2% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2050) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 75W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.3 | 43.3+226% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 770M costs 57.9% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.4 (Tesla C2050) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M offers 143.1% better value. The GeForce 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2050 | GeForce 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $95 | $40-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.4 | 81.2+143% |
| Codename | GF100 | GK106 |
| Release | July 25 2011 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #569 | #603 |
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