Tesla C2070
VS
Radeon Pro 455

Tesla C2070 vs Radeon Pro 455

NVIDIA

Tesla C2070

2011Core: 574 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 455

2016Core: 855 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

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 0.3% 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 Radeon Pro 455.

InsightTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 5.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+5.5%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla C2070 and Radeon Pro 455

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro 455

The Radeon Pro 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,113 points.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the Radeon Pro 455 reaches 3,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro 455 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 455). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455).

FeatureTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
G3D Mark Score
3,121
3,113
Architecture
Fermi
GCN 4.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
448
768+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.028 TFLOPS
1.313 TFLOPS+28%
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
56+17%
48
L1 Cache
896 KB+367%
192 KB
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
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 Pro 455 has 2 GB. The Tesla C2070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Tesla C2070) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 455) — the Radeon Pro 455 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+200%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070) vs 12_0 (Radeon Pro 455). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

FeatureTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12_0
Max Displays
1
0
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon Pro 455's 35W — a 148.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 455). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 248mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
TDP
238W
35W-85%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
248mm
1mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
13.1
88.9+579%
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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $38, while the Radeon Pro 455 launched at $0 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 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) — the Tesla C2070 offers 5.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 455 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).

FeatureTesla C2070Radeon Pro 455
MSRP
$1499
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$38-5%
$40
Performance per Dollar
82.1+6%
77.8
Codename
GF100
Baffin
Release
July 25 2011
October 30 2016
Ranking
#575
#577