Tesla C2075
VS
Radeon Pro 555X

Tesla C2075 vs Radeon Pro 555X

NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

2011Core: 574 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 555X

2018Core: 907 MHz

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

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MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro 555X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon Pro 555X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla C2075 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla C2075 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555X.

InsightTesla C2075Radeon Pro 555X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla C2075 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $500 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 52% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 111% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla C2075Radeon Pro 555X
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+111%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($500)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049)

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 Pro 555X

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro 555X

The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2075 scores 3,017 and the Radeon Pro 555X reaches 3,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2075 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 555X uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2075) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555X). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075) vs 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X).

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Pro 555X
G3D Mark Score
3,017
3,000
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
448
768+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.028 TFLOPS
1.393 TFLOPS+36%
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)

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Pro 555X
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Tesla C2075) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) — the Radeon Pro 555X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Pro 555X
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2075 draws 247W versus the Radeon Pro 555X's 75W — a 106.8% difference. The Radeon Pro 555X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2075) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Pro 555X
TDP
247W
75W-70%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
12.2
40.0+228%
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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2075 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 and now averages $1049. The Tesla C2075 costs 52.3% less ($549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Tesla C2075) vs 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) — the Tesla C2075 offers 106.9% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Pro 555X
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$500-52%
$1049
Performance per Dollar
6.0+107%
2.9
Codename
GF110
Polaris 21
Release
July 25 2011
July 16 2018
Ranking
#553
#564