
Tesla C2075 vs Radeon R9 360

Tesla C2075
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 360
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 R9 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $500), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 813.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+813.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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 R9 360

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 R9 360
The Radeon R9 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,032 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla C2075 scores 3,017 and the Radeon R9 360 reaches 3,032 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla C2075 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2075) vs 512 (Radeon R9 360). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla C2075) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 360).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,017 | 3,032 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 512+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS+9% | 0.9472 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+600% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla C2075) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 360) — the Tesla C2075 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 360). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Tesla C2075) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 360).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla C2075 draws 247W versus the Radeon R9 360's 30W — a 156.7% difference. The Radeon R9 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2075) vs 350W (Radeon R9 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 247W | 30W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 165mm |
| Height | — | 110mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 12.2 | 101.1+729% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla C2075 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 360 launched at $99 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 360 costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Tesla C2075) vs 55.1 (Radeon R9 360) — the Radeon R9 360 offers 818.3% better value. The Radeon R9 360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla C2075 | Radeon R9 360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $55-89% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 55.1+818% |
| Codename | GF110 | Tropo |
| Release | July 25 2011 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #553 | #711 |
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