Tesla C2070 vs Radeon HD 7790

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz

Radeon HD 7790

2013Core: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla C2070

238

3,121

+1.0%

GeForce GT 755M

GeForce GTX 670MX SLI

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon HD 7790

3,090

0.0%

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% 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 HD 7790.

Insight	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
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)	📏 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 $40), it costs 5% less, resulting in a 6.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($38)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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

Radeon HD 7790 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla C2070 and Radeon HD 7790

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 HD 7790

The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the Radeon HD 7790 reaches 3,090 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 7790 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 896 (Radeon HD 7790). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
G3D Mark Score	3,121+1%	3,090
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	896+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.028 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+74%
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	56	56
L1 Cache	896 KB+300%	224 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla C2070 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7790 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: 768 KB (Tesla C2070) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7790) — the Tesla C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 5.

Feature	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	5+400%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7790).

Feature	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
Encoder	—	VCE 2.0
Decoder	—	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon HD 7790's 85W — a 94.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 400W (Radeon HD 7790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla C2070	Radeon HD 7790
TDP	238W	85W-64%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	248mm	183mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	13.1	36.4+178%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $38, while the Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 and now averages $40. The Tesla C2070 costs 5% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (Tesla C2070) vs 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) — the Tesla C2070 offers 6.2% better value. The Radeon HD 7790 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).