Tesla C2070 vs Radeon Pro 555
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla C2070
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro 555 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 Radeon Pro 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla C2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla C2070 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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) | — |
💎 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 $1,000), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2514.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2070 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2514.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($38) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 555
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 Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,121 | 3,141 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 768+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+27% |
| 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)
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro 555 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 555) — the Radeon Pro 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 104.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 75W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1 | 41.9+220% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $38, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 and now averages $1000. The Tesla C2070 costs 96.2% less ($962 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (Tesla C2070) vs 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) — the Tesla C2070 offers 2548.4% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $38-96% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1+2548% | 3.1 |
| Codename | GF100 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | July 25 2011 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #575 | #574 |
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