Tesla C2070 vs Radeon R7 360
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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla C2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 R7 360.
| Insight | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 Radeon R7 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $38), it costs 8% less, resulting in a 8.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($38) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 R7 360
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 R7 360
The Radeon R7 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,116 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2070 scores 3,121 and the Radeon R7 360 reaches 3,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7 360 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2070) vs 768 (Radeon R7 360). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2070) vs 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 360).
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,121 | 3,116 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 768+71% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.613 TFLOPS+57% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+17% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+367% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 360 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 R7 360) — the Tesla C2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2070) vs 12 (Radeon R7 360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Tesla C2070) vs H.264 (Radeon R7 360).
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2070 draws 238W versus the Radeon R7 360's 80W — a 99.4% difference. The Radeon R7 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2070) vs 450W (Radeon R7 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 238W | 80W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 248mm | 165mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1 | 39.0+198% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2070 launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $38, while the Radeon R7 360 launched at $109 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 360 costs 7.9% less ($3 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 82.1 (Tesla C2070) vs 89.0 (Radeon R7 360) — the Radeon R7 360 offers 8.4% better value. The Radeon R7 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2070 | Radeon R7 360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1499 | $109-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $38 | $35-8% |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.1 | 89.0+8% |
| Codename | GF100 | Tobago |
| Release | July 25 2011 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #575 | #576 |
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