Tesla K20m
VS
GeForce GTX 660 Ti

Tesla K20m vs GeForce GTX 660 Ti

NVIDIA

Tesla K20m

2013Core: 706 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

2012Core: 915 MHzBoost: 980 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla K20m is positioned at rank #1 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 K20m

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
100%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K20m is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightTesla K20mGeForce GTX 660 Ti
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $55), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 265.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla K20mGeForce GTX 660 Ti
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+265.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($55)
More affordable ($15)

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 K20m and GeForce GTX 660 Ti

NVIDIA

Tesla K20m

The Tesla K20m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2013. 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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,415 points. Launch price was $299.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla K20m scores 4,432 and the GeForce GTX 660 Ti reaches 4,415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K20m is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K20m) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Raw compute: 3.524 TFLOPS (Tesla K20m) vs 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 660 Ti).

FeatureTesla K20mGeForce GTX 660 Ti
G3D Mark Score
4,432
4,415
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2496+86%
1344
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.524 TFLOPS+34%
2.634 TFLOPS
ROPs
40+67%
24
TMUs
208+86%
112
L1 Cache
208 KB+86%
112 KB
L2 Cache
1.25 MB+229%
0.38 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla K20mGeForce GTX 660 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla K20m comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (Tesla K20m) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the Tesla K20m has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla K20mGeForce GTX 660 Ti
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
3 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB+229%
0.38 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K20m draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 660 Ti's 150W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K20m) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 660 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

FeatureTesla K20mGeForce GTX 660 Ti
TDP
225W
150W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
2x 6-pin
Length
241mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
97°C
Perf/Watt
19.7
29.4+49%
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Value Analysis

The Tesla K20m launched at $3199 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce GTX 660 Ti launched at $299 and now averages $15. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti costs 72.7% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.6 (Tesla K20m) vs 294.3 (GeForce GTX 660 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 660 Ti offers 265.1% better value. The Tesla K20m is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).

FeatureTesla K20mGeForce GTX 660 Ti
MSRP
$3199
$299-91%
Avg Price (30d)
$55
$15-73%
Performance per Dollar
80.6
294.3+265%
Codename
GK110
GK104
Release
January 5 2013
August 16 2012
Ranking
#470
#472