Tesla K20Xm vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Tesla K20Xm
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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. 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.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K20Xm
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K20Xm is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370.
| Insight | Tesla K20Xm | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $7,699), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4899.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla K20Xm | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4899.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($7,699) | ✅More affordable ($149) |
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 Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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.
Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,260 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K20Xm scores 4,403 and the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 reaches 4,260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K20Xm is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,688 (Tesla K20Xm) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Raw compute: 3.935 TFLOPS (Tesla K20Xm) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370).
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,403+3% | 4,260 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2688+110% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.935 TFLOPS+58% | 2.496 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 224+180% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB | 384 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K20Xm comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 has 2 GB. The Tesla K20Xm offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K20Xm) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the Tesla K20Xm has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+200% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+200% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K20Xm draws 235W versus the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 72.5% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K20Xm) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 110W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 220mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 18.7 | 38.7+107% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla K20Xm launched at $7699 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Tesla K20Xm | Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7699 | $149-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $149 |
| Codename | GK110 | Trinidad |
| Release | November 12 2012 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #473 | #456 |
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