Tesla K20c vs Arc A350M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Tesla K20c is positioned at rank 325 and the Arc A350M is on rank 86, so the Arc A350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20c
Performance Per Dollar Arc A350M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A350M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2012). The Arc A350M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K20c lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K20c.
| Insight | Tesla K20c | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A350M 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 K20c and Arc A350M
Tesla K20c
The Tesla K20c is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K20c scores 4,432 and the Arc A350M reaches 4,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K20c is built on Kepler while the Arc A350M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K20c) vs 768 (Arc A350M). Raw compute: 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c) vs 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M).
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,432 | 4,500+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2496+225% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.524 TFLOPS+100% | 1.766 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 40+67% | 24 |
| TMUs | 208+333% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 0.2 MB | 1.1 MB+450% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB | 4 MB+220% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K20c comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A350M has 4 GB. The Arc A350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (Tesla K20c) vs 4 MB (Arc A350M) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB | 4 MB+220% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla K20c) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A350M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12 Ultimate+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K20c draws 225W versus the Arc A350M's 25W — a 160% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K20c) vs 350W (Arc A350M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 25W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.7 | 180.0+814% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2012).
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | — |
| Codename | GK110 | DG2-128 |
| Release | November 12 2012 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #549 | #418 |
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