Tesla C2070
VS
GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Tesla C2070 vs GeForce GTX 560 Ti

NVIDIA

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

2011Core: 823 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla C2070
238
3,121
+1.3%
brand logoGeForce GT 755M
brand logoGeForce GTX 670MX SLI
brand logoGeForce GT 1030
brand logoGeForce GTX 560
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
brand logoRTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
GeForce GTX 560 Ti
160
3,080
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 670M
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M SLI
brand logoGeForce MX250
brand logoGeForce GTX 465
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU
brand logoRTX 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 Tesla C2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 560 Ti.

InsightTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Performance
✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
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)
📏 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 $50), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 33.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+33.3%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($38)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 560 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low140 FPS
medium102 FPS
high79 FPS
ultra68 FPS
1440p
low105 FPS
medium84 FPS
high68 FPS
ultra53 FPS
4K
low42 FPS
medium33 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low49 FPS
medium28 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
1440p
low31 FPS
medium19 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra13 FPS
4K
low12 FPS
medium8 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low137 FPS
medium108 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra65 FPS
1440p
low99 FPS
medium81 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium42 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra25 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low139 FPS
medium111 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low104 FPS
medium79 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra34 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium29 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra15 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low140 FPS
medium112 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low105 FPS
medium84 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra53 FPS
4K
low70 FPS
medium56 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra35 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low139 FPS
medium111 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra69 FPS
1440p
low104 FPS
medium83 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra52 FPS
4K
low69 FPS
medium55 FPS
high46 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low140 FPS
medium112 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1440p
low105 FPS
medium84 FPS
high70 FPS
ultra53 FPS
4K
low70 FPS
medium56 FPS
high47 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low139 FPS
medium111 FPS
high92 FPS
ultra64 FPS
1440p
low99 FPS
medium80 FPS
high61 FPS
ultra35 FPS
4K
low44 FPS
medium34 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla C2070 and GeForce GTX 560 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 560 Ti

The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 823 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,080 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the GeForce GTX 560 Ti reaches 3,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 384 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 1.263 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
G3D Mark Score
3,121+1%
3,080
Architecture
Fermi
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
448+17%
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.028 TFLOPS
1.263 TFLOPS+23%
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
56
64+14%
L1 Cache
896 KB+75%
512 KB
L2 Cache
768 KB+50%
512 KB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla C2070 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti has 2 GB. The Tesla 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 C2070) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the Tesla C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
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
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
DirectX
12 (11_0)+9%
11_0
Max Displays
1
2+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti).

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
Encoder
—
NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder
—
NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the GeForce GTX 560 Ti's 160W — a 39.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 560 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
TDP
238W
160W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
248mm
229mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
13.1
19.3+47%
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $38, while the GeForce GTX 560 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $50. The Tesla C2070 costs 24% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (Tesla C2070) vs 61.6 (GeForce GTX 560 Ti) — the Tesla C2070 offers 33.3% better value.

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce GTX 560 Ti
MSRP
$1499
$249-83%
Avg Price (30d)
$38-24%
$50
Performance per Dollar
82.1+33%
61.6
Codename
GF100
GF114
Release
July 25 2011
January 25 2011
Ranking
#575
#580