Tesla C2075 vs Radeon HD 6990
Tesla C2075
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Radeon HD 6990
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla C2075 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6990.
| Insight | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (310mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6990 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6990 holds the technical lead. Priced at $498 (vs $500), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($498) |
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 C2075 and Radeon HD 6990
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.
Radeon HD 6990
The Radeon HD 6990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,014 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2075 scores 3,017 and the Radeon HD 6990 reaches 3,014 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2075 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6990 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2075) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6990). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6990).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,017 | 3,014 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 1536 ×2+243% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+148% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 56 | 96 ×2+71% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+133% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2075) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6990) — the Tesla C2075 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2075) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6990). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 5.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 5+400% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Tesla C2075) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 6990).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | None |
| Decoder | — | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2075 draws 247W versus the Radeon HD 6990's 375W — a 41.2% difference. The Tesla C2075 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2075) vs 750W (Radeon HD 6990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 247W-34% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-53% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | — | 310mm |
| Height | — | 115mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2+52% | 8.0 |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2075 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 6990 launched at $699 and now averages $498. The Radeon HD 6990 costs 0.4% less ($2 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Tesla C2075) vs 6.1 (Radeon HD 6990) — the Radeon HD 6990 offers 1.7% better value.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 6990 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $498 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 6.1+2% |
| Codename | GF110 | Antilles |
| Release | July 25 2011 | March 8 2011 |
| Ranking | #553 | #583 |
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