Tesla C2075
VS
Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

Tesla C2075 vs Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

NVIDIA

Tesla C2075

2011Core: 574 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Steam Deck 8CU

2023Boost: 1900 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2011). The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU 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 Steam Deck 8CU.

InsightTesla C2075Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
RDNA 2 (2022−2023) (6nm)
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla C2075 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Steam Deck 8CU

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 Steam Deck 8CU

The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 9 2023. It features the RDNA 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1900 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 points.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2075 scores 3,017 and the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU 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 Steam Deck 8CU uses RDNA 2, both on 40 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla C2075) vs 512 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU).

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
G3D Mark Score
3,017
3,000
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
RDNA 2
Process Node
40 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
448
512+14%
L1 Cache
896 KB+75%
512 KB
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
1 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
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 Steam Deck 8CU) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Tesla C2075) vs 12_0 (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12_0
Max Displays
1
0
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2075 draws 247W versus the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU's 30W — a 156.7% difference. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla C2075) vs 350W (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
TDP
247W
30W-88%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
12.2
100.0+720%
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Value Analysis

The Tesla C2075 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (Tesla C2075) vs Infinity (Radeon Steam Deck 8CU) — the Radeon Steam Deck 8CU offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Steam Deck 8CU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2011).

FeatureTesla C2075Radeon Steam Deck 8CU
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
6.0
Infinity
Codename
GF110
RDNA 2 Sephiroth
Release
July 25 2011
November 9 2023
Ranking
#553
#480