Tesla K8 vs GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Tesla K8 is positioned at rank 208 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is on rank 244, so the Tesla K8 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K8
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla K8 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel).
| Insight | Tesla K8 | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla K8 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 K8 and GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
Tesla K8
The Tesla K8 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 16 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 693 MHz to 811 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,111 points.
GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,040 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K8 scores 5,111 and the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) reaches 5,040 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K8 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla K8) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.491 TFLOPS (Tesla K8) vs 1.911 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 811 MHz vs 1493 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,111+1% | 5,040 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+140% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.491 TFLOPS+30% | 1.911 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 811 MHz | 1493 MHz+84% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 240 KB+88% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla K8 | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Tesla K8) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K8 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)'s 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K8) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Tesla K8 | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 51.1 | 67.2+32% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla K8 | GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GP107B |
| Release | September 16 2014 | January 3 2017 |
| Ranking | #515 | #471 |
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