Tesla C2070 vs Radeon 740M
Tesla C2070
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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 C2070 is positioned at rank 287 and the Radeon 740M is on rank 337, so the Tesla C2070 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2070
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 740M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 740M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2011). The Radeon 740M 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 Tesla C2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 Radeon 740M.
| Insight | Tesla C2070 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla C2070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon 740M
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.
Radeon 740M
The Radeon 740M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 4 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,045 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the Radeon 740M reaches 3,045 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon 740M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 256 (Radeon 740M). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon 740M).
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,121+2% | 3,045 |
| Architecture | Fermi | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+75% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+179% |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+250% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+1300% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla C2070 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 740M has 2 GB. The Tesla C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Tesla C2070) vs 2 MB (Radeon 740M) — the Radeon 740M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 2 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon 740M's 45W — a 136.4% difference. The Radeon 740M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 350W (Radeon 740M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 45W-81% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1 | 67.7+417% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 740M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon 740M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $38 | — |
| Codename | GF100 | Phoenix2 |
| Release | July 25 2011 | January 31 2024 |
| Ranking | #575 | #581 |
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