Tesla M10 vs GeForce GTX 470

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 M10 is positioned at rank #334 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Tesla M10 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Tesla M10 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 470.

Insight	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+60%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $349 (vs $500), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 42% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+42%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($349)

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 M10 and GeForce GTX 470

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 GTX 470

The GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 26 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,145 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M10 scores 3,173 and the GeForce GTX 470 reaches 3,145 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M10 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 470 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Tesla M10) vs 448 (GeForce GTX 470). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10) vs 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470).

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
G3D Mark Score	3,173	3,145
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640 ×4+43%	448
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS ×4+54%	1.089 TFLOPS
ROPs	16 ×4	40+150%
TMUs	40 ×4	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB	896 KB+180%
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
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)

The Tesla M10 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470 has 1 GB. The Tesla M10 offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M10) vs 0.63 MB (GeForce GTX 470) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+60%	1.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+217%	0.63 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Tesla M10) vs 11.0 (GeForce GTX 470). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
DirectX	12_1+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10) vs None (GeForce GTX 470). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs PureVideo VP4.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M10 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 470's 215W — a 4.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M10) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla M10	GeForce GTX 470
TDP	225W	215W-4%
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	93
Perf/Watt	14.1	14.6+4%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M10 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GTX 470 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce GTX 470 costs 30.2% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Tesla M10) vs 9.0 (GeForce GTX 470) — the GeForce GTX 470 offers 42.9% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).