Tesla K20c vs Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

Tesla K20c

2012Core: 706 MHz

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

2018Core: 931 MHzBoost: 1011 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla K20c

225

4,432

0.0%

GeForce GT 1030

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

4,498

+1.5%

Radeon RX 550X

Radeon R7 260

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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. The Tesla K20c is positioned at rank #325 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20c

#310

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10628%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

100%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

99%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#328

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

99%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

94%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

93%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

91%

#335

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

91%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

91%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

90%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

89%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

88%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

84%

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 WX Vega M GL is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL 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 Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K20c offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Tesla K20c	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL 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.

Tesla K20c Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K20c and Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

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.

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K20c scores 4,432 and the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL reaches 4,498 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 Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K20c) vs 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL).

Feature	Tesla K20c	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
G3D Mark Score	4,432	4,498+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2496+95%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.524 TFLOPS+36%	2.588 TFLOPS
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	208+160%	80
L1 Cache	208 KB	320 KB+54%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB+25%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla K20c	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
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)

The Tesla K20c comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL has 0 MB. The Tesla K20c 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Tesla K20c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla K20c	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1.25 MB+25%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K20c draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K20c) vs 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Tesla K20c	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL
TDP	225W	65W-71%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	19.7	69.2+251%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla K20c launched at $3199 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.9 (Tesla K20c) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).