Tesla K80 vs L2

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 L2 is on rank 254, so the L2 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 L2

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#239

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#258

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#266

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#267

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The L2 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 L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla K80.

Insight	Tesla K80	L2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015))	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla K80 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2842.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla K80	L2
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2842.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla K80 and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K80 scores 5,363 and the L2 reaches 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla K80 is built on Kepler 2.0 while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,496 (Tesla K80) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla K80) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 824 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	Tesla K80	L2
G3D Mark Score	5,363	5,467+2%
Architecture	Kepler 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2496 ×2	11776+372%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.113 TFLOPS ×2	59.35 TFLOPS+1343%
Boost Clock	824 MHz	2520 MHz+206%
ROPs	48 ×2	128+167%
TMUs	208 ×2	368+77%
L1 Cache	0.2 MB	11.5 MB+5650%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	96 MB+6300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla K80	L2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Tesla K80) vs 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla K80	L2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	96 MB+6300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K80 draws 300W versus the L2's 275W — a 8.7% difference. The L2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla K80) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Tesla K80	L2
TDP	300W	275W-8%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	17.9	19.9+11%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla K80 launched at $5000 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the L2 launched at $2000 and now averages $1500. The Tesla K80 costs 96.7% less ($1450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 107.3 (Tesla K80) vs 3.6 (L2) — the Tesla K80 offers 2880.6% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).

Feature	Tesla K80	L2
MSRP	$5000	$2000-60%
Avg Price (30d)	$50-97%	$1500
Performance per Dollar	107.3+2881%	3.6
Codename	GK210	AD102
Release	November 17 2014	November 16 2023
Ranking	#419	#189