Tesla C2075 vs FirePro W5100

Tesla C2075

2011Core: 574 MHz

FirePro W5100

2014Core: 930 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla C2075

247

3,017

+1.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

FirePro W5100

2,987

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5100

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

95%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

94%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

93%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

90%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

89%

#151

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1972%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

100%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

96%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

96%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

96%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

94%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

89%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla C2075 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W5100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro W5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 890.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+890.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 C2075 Benchmark Check

FirePro W5100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla C2075 and FirePro W5100

Tesla C2075

The Tesla C2075 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 247W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,017 points.

FirePro W5100

The FirePro W5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 31 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 930 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,987 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2075 scores 3,017 and the FirePro W5100 reaches 2,987 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2075 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro W5100 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2075) vs 768 (FirePro W5100). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075) vs 1.428 TFLOPS (FirePro W5100).

Feature	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
G3D Mark Score	3,017+1%	2,987
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	448	768+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.028 TFLOPS	1.428 TFLOPS+39%
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	896 KB+367%	192 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla C2075 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5100 has 4 GB. The FirePro W5100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2075) vs 256 KB (FirePro W5100) — the Tesla C2075 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2075) vs 12 (FirePro W5100). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 6.

Feature	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	1	6+500%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Tesla C2075) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro W5100).

Feature	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
Encoder	—	VCE 2.0
Decoder	—	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2075 draws 247W versus the FirePro W5100's 50W — a 132.7% difference. The FirePro W5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2075) vs 350W (FirePro W5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Tesla C2075	FirePro W5100
TDP	247W	50W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	12.2	59.7+389%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2075 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro W5100 launched at $399 and now averages $50. The FirePro W5100 costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Tesla C2075) vs 59.7 (FirePro W5100) — the FirePro W5100 offers 895% better value. The FirePro W5100 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).