Tesla K20Xm
VS
GeForce GTX 1650

Tesla K20Xm vs GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Tesla K20Xm

2012Core: 732 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

2019Core: 1485 MHzBoost: 1665 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 K20Xm is positioned at rank #100 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 K20Xm

#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
98%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
98%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
96%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
92%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
90%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
87%
#85
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1006%
#100
Tesla K20Xm
MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A
100%
#105
Quadro T2000 (móvel)
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
95%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
92%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
88%
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 GeForce GTX 1650 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K20Xm lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 78.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla K20Xm offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightTesla K20XmGeForce GTX 1650
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-78.7%)
Leading raw performance (+78.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $7,699 for the Tesla K20Xm, it costs 99% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 18246.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla K20XmGeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+18246.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,699)
More affordable ($75)

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 K20Xm and GeForce GTX 1650

NVIDIA

Tesla K20Xm

The Tesla K20Xm is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points. Launch price was $7,699.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla K20Xm scores 4,403 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 78.7%. The Tesla K20Xm is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,688 (Tesla K20Xm) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 3.935 TFLOPS (Tesla K20Xm) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650).

FeatureTesla K20XmGeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score
4,403
7,869+79%
Architecture
Kepler
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2688+200%
896
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.935 TFLOPS+32%
2.984 TFLOPS
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
224+300%
56
L1 Cache
224 KB
896 KB+300%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla K20XmGeForce GTX 1650
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 K20Xm comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The Tesla K20Xm offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K20Xm) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Tesla K20Xm has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla K20XmGeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB+50%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K20Xm draws 235W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 103.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K20Xm) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureTesla K20XmGeForce GTX 1650
TDP
235W
75W-68%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
229mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
18.7
104.9+461%
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Value Analysis

The Tesla K20Xm launched at $7699 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureTesla K20XmGeForce GTX 1650
MSRP
$7699
$149-98%
Avg Price (30d)
$75
Codename
GK110
TU117
Release
November 12 2012
April 23 2019
Ranking
#473
#323