
Tesla K20Xm vs GeForce GTX 1650

Tesla K20Xm
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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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.
| Insight | Tesla K20Xm | GeForce 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.
| Insight | Tesla K20Xm | GeForce 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GeForce 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% |
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).
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7699 | $149-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $75 |
| Codename | GK110 | TU117 |
| Release | November 12 2012 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #473 | #323 |
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