Tesla C2070
VS
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

Tesla C2070 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

NVIDIA

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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. 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 GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
106%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
102%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
101%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
101%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
100%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
99%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
98%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
97%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
97%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
96%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
94%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
94%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
94%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
93%
#17
Radeon RX 6700
MSRP: $379|Avg: $300
92%
#18
Radeon RX 6600 XT
MSRP: $379|Avg: $170
91%
#19
Radeon RX590 GME
MSRP: $173|Avg: $115
91%
#20
Radeon RX 6650 XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $230
90%
#21
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
MSRP: $379|Avg: $379
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla C2070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 281% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla C2070.

InsightTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-281%)
Leading raw performance (+281%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
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. Priced at $38 versus $150 for the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+3.6%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($38)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 C2070 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

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 RTX 3050 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 281%. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score
3,121
11,892+281%
Architecture
Fermi
Ampere
Process Node
40 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
448
2560+471%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.028 TFLOPS
8.986 TFLOPS+774%
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
56
80+43%
L1 Cache
0.88 MB
2.5 MB+184%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla C2070 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 33.3% 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 RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12.2+2%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 58.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP
238W
130W-45%
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
248mm
235mm
Height
124mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
13.1
91.5+598%
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $38, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The Tesla C2070 costs 74.7% less ($112 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (Tesla C2070) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Tesla C2070 offers 3.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2011).

FeatureTesla C2070GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP
$1499
$249-83%
Avg Price (30d)
$38-75%
$150
Performance per Dollar
82.1+4%
79.3
Codename
GF100
GA106
Release
July 25 2011
January 4 2022
Ranking
#575
#224