Tesla M10 vs GeForce 770M

Tesla M10

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz

GeForce 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla M10

225

3,173

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce 770M

3,246

+2.3%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile

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 M10 is positioned at rank 334 and the GeForce 770M is on rank 57, so the GeForce 770M 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 M10

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#319

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11632%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

100%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

100%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

99%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

97%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

92%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

82%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

81%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

95%

#47

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

201%

#49

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

182%

#50

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

181%

#54

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

165%

#55

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

164%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

99%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

97%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

97%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M10 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $500), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1178.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1178.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($40)

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 M10 Benchmark Check

GeForce 770M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M10 and GeForce 770M

Tesla M10

The Tesla M10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,173 points.

GeForce 770M

The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M10 scores 3,173 and the GeForce 770M reaches 3,246 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M10 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Tesla M10) vs 960 (GeForce 770M). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce 770M). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 797 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
G3D Mark Score	3,173	3,246+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640 ×4	960+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS ×4+9%	1.53 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+64%	797 MHz
ROPs	16 ×4	24+50%
TMUs	40 ×4	80+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB+300%	80 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+426%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
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)

The Tesla M10 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 770M has 512 MB. The Tesla M10 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M10) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce 770M) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+426%	0.38 MB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Tesla M10) vs 11.1 (GeForce 770M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
DirectX	12_1+8%	11.1
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 770M). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	NVENC 1
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M10 draws 225W versus the GeForce 770M's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M10) vs 350W (GeForce 770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce 770M
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	14.1	43.3+207%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 770M costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Tesla M10) vs 81.2 (GeForce 770M) — the GeForce 770M offers 1188.9% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).