Tesla M10 vs Radeon R7 260X

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla M10

225

3,173

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon R7 260X

115

3,198

+0.8%

Radeon R7 M465X

Radeon RX 540

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

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. 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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M10.

Insight	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 260X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 260X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $500), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 236% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($150)

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 Radeon R7 260X

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.

Radeon R7 260X

The Radeon R7 260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,198 points. Launch price was $139.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M10 scores 3,173 and the Radeon R7 260X reaches 3,198 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M10 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 260X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Tesla M10) vs 896 (Radeon R7 260X). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 260X). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
G3D Mark Score	3,173	3,198
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640 ×4	896+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS ×4	1.971 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+31%	1000 MHz
ROPs	16 ×4	16
TMUs	40 ×4	56+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB+43%	224 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M10) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 260X) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Tesla M10) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 260X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.

Feature	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	6

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 260X). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M10 draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 260X's 115W — a 64.7% difference. The Radeon R7 260X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M10) vs 500W (Radeon R7 260X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 170mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla M10	Radeon R7 260X
TDP	225W	115W-49%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	170mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	14.1	27.8+97%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M10 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R7 260X launched at $139 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 260X costs 70% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Tesla M10) vs 21.3 (Radeon R7 260X) — the Radeon R7 260X offers 238.1% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).