Tesla C2075 vs Radeon HD 7790
Tesla C2075
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Radeon HD 7790
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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 Radeon HD 7790 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla C2075.
| Insight | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7790 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7790 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1180.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1180.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($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 C2075 and Radeon HD 7790
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 7790
The Radeon HD 7790 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 22 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,090 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2075 scores 3,017 and the Radeon HD 7790 reaches 3,090 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2075 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7790 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2075) vs 896 (Radeon HD 7790). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7790).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,017 | 3,090+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 896+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.792 TFLOPS+74% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56 | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+300% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256 KB (Radeon HD 7790) — the Tesla C2075 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 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 C2075) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon HD 7790). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 5.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| 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 7790).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 4.2 |
| 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 7790's 85W — a 97.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7790 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2075) vs 400W (Radeon HD 7790). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 247W | 85W-66% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 183mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 36.4+198% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2075 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon HD 7790 launched at $149 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7790 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Tesla C2075) vs 77.3 (Radeon HD 7790) — the Radeon HD 7790 offers 1188.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7790 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon HD 7790 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $40-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 77.3+1188% |
| Codename | GF110 | Bonaire |
| Release | July 25 2011 | March 22 2013 |
| Ranking | #553 | #579 |
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