Tesla K20c vs Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
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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 Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is on rank 86, so the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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 Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K20c.
| Insight | Tesla K20c | Radeon RX 560 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 915.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K20c | Radeon RX 560 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+915.3%) |
| 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 Radeon RX 560 (móvel)
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 RX 560 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points. Launch price was $99.99.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K20c scores 4,432 and the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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 Radeon RX 560 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K20c) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20c) vs 2.462 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)).
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Radeon RX 560 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,432 | 4,500+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2496+144% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.524 TFLOPS+43% | 2.462 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 208+225% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 208 KB | 256 KB+23% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+25% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Radeon RX 560 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (Tesla K20c) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) — the Tesla K20c has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Radeon RX 560 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB+25% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K20c draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 560 (móvel)'s 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K20c) vs 350W (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Radeon RX 560 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 65W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 19.7 | 69.2+251% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K20c launched at $3199 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.9 (Tesla K20c) vs 90.0 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 560 (móvel) offers 911.2% better value. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Tesla K20c | Radeon RX 560 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3199 | $99-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $50-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.9 | 90.0+911% |
| Codename | GK110 | Baffin |
| Release | November 12 2012 | January 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #549 | #478 |
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