Tesla K80 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

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 K80 is positioned at rank 343 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is on rank 15, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 K80

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

98%

#328

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

13807%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

100%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

99%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

97%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

96%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

96%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

92%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

89%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

88%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

85%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

85%

#358

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

123%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

111%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

111%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

101%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

100%

#15

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla K80 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla K80 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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 Ti with Max-Q Design.

Insight	Tesla K80	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / 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 K80 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.

Tesla K80 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K80 and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

Tesla K80

The Tesla K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,310 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K80 scores 5,363 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design reaches 5,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K80 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K80) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 824 MHz vs 1417 MHz.

Feature	Tesla K80	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	5,363	5,310
Architecture	Kepler 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2496 ×2+225%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.113 TFLOPS ×2+89%	2.177 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	824 MHz	1417 MHz+72%
ROPs	48 ×2+50%	32
TMUs	208 ×2+333%	48
L1 Cache	208 KB	288 KB+38%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla K80	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the Tesla K80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla K80	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K80 draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K80) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.