Tesla C2070 vs GeForce GTX 860M

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz

GeForce GTX 860M

2014Core: 797 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla C2070

238

3,121

+0.8%

GeForce GT 755M

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce GTX 860M

3,095

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Tesla C2070 is positioned at rank 287 and the GeForce GTX 860M is on rank 177, so the GeForce GTX 860M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 GeForce GTX 860M

#167

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

351%

#169

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

318%

#170

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

317%

#174

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

288%

#175

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

286%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

99%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

99%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

97%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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 0.8% 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 860M.

Insight	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 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 32.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+32.7%)	❌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 860M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla C2070 and GeForce GTX 860M

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 860M

The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the GeForce GTX 860M reaches 3,095 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 860M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M).

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
G3D Mark Score	3,121	3,095
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	1152 or 640+157%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.028 TFLOPS	1.389 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	896 KB+180%	320 KB
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
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 860M has 2 GB. The Tesla C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Tesla C2070) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 860M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 860M).

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
Encoder	—	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	—	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the GeForce GTX 860M's 75W — a 104.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 860M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 248mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Tesla C2070	GeForce GTX 860M
TDP	238W	75W-68%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	248mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	13.1	41.3+215%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2070 costs 24% less ($12 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (Tesla C2070) vs 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) — the Tesla C2070 offers 32.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 860M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).