Tesla C2070 vs GeForce GTX 470

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz

GeForce GTX 470

2010Core: 607 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla C2070

238

3,121

0.0%

GeForce GT 755M

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce GTX 470

215

3,145

+0.8%

GeForce GTX 650

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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. The Tesla C2070 is positioned at rank #287 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2070

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

100%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

96%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

96%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

94%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

93%

#272

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7102%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

100%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

100%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

99%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

97%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

95%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

95%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

94%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

93%

#300

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

93%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 470 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla C2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+380%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (248mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla C2070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla C2070 holds the technical lead. Priced at $38 (vs $349), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 811.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+811.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($38)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349)

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.

Tesla C2070 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla C2070 and GeForce GTX 470

Tesla C2070

The Tesla 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: 3,121 points.

GeForce GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
G3D Mark Score	3,121	3,145
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	448	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.028 TFLOPS	1.089 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	48+20%	40
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	896 KB	896 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla C2070 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The Tesla C2070 offers 380% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2070) vs 640 KB (GeForce GTX 470) — the Tesla C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+380%	1.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264 (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
Encoder	—	None
Decoder	—	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 10.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 470
TDP	238W	215W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	248mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	93
Perf/Watt	13.1	14.6+11%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $38, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Tesla C2070 costs 89.1% less ($311 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (Tesla C2070) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the Tesla C2070 offers 812.2% better value. The Tesla C2070 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).