Tesla K20c vs FirePro W7000
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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 FirePro W7000 is on rank 223, so the FirePro W7000 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 FirePro W7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K20c is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro W7000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro W7000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 871.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+871.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 FirePro W7000
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.
FirePro W7000
The FirePro W7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,304 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K20c scores 4,432 and the FirePro W7000 reaches 4,304 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K20c is built on Kepler while the FirePro W7000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K20c) vs 1,280 (FirePro W7000). Raw compute: 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (FirePro W7000).
| Feature | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,432+3% | 4,304 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2496+95% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.524 TFLOPS+45% | 2.432 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 208+160% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 208 KB | 320 KB+54% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+150% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K20c comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7000 has 4 GB. The FirePro W7000 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 0.5 MB (FirePro W7000) — the Tesla K20c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+150% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_0 (Tesla K20c) vs 12 (FirePro W7000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_0 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K20c draws 225W versus the FirePro W7000's 150W — a 40% difference. The FirePro W7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K20c) vs 350W (FirePro W7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 150W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 19.7 | 28.7+46% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K20c launched at $3199 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the FirePro W7000 launched at $899 and now averages $50. The FirePro W7000 costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.9 (Tesla K20c) vs 86.1 (FirePro W7000) — the FirePro W7000 offers 867.4% better value.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | FirePro W7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3199 | $899-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $50-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.9 | 86.1+867% |
| Codename | GK110 | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 12 2012 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #549 | #477 |
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