Tesla M10
VS
Radeon R7 360

Tesla M10 vs Radeon R7 360

NVIDIA

Tesla M10

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon R7 360

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Tesla M10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 360.

InsightTesla M10Radeon R7 360
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $500), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1302.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla M10Radeon R7 360
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1302.9%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
More affordable ($35)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M10 and Radeon R7 360

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon R7 360

The Radeon R7 360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,116 points. Launch price was $109.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla M10 scores 3,173 and the Radeon R7 360 reaches 3,116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M10 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 360 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Tesla M10) vs 768 (Radeon R7 360). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10) vs 1.613 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 360). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureTesla M10Radeon R7 360
G3D Mark Score
3,173+2%
3,116
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 2.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
640 ×4
768+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.672 TFLOPS ×4+4%
1.613 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1306 MHz+31%
1000 MHz
ROPs
16 ×4
16
TMUs
40 ×4
48+20%
L1 Cache
320 KB+67%
192 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla M10Radeon R7 360
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 360) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla M10Radeon R7 360
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 (Radeon R7 360). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

FeatureTesla M10Radeon R7 360
DirectX
12_1
12
Max Displays
0
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M10) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 360). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs UVD 4.2.

FeatureTesla M10Radeon R7 360
Encoder
NVENC 5th Gen
VCE 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC 2nd Gen
UVD 4.2
Codecs
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M10 draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 360's 80W — a 95.1% difference. The Radeon R7 360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M10) vs 450W (Radeon R7 360). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 165mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTesla M10Radeon R7 360
TDP
225W
80W-64%
Recommended PSU
350W-22%
450W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
1x 6-pin
Length
267mm
165mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
14.1
39.0+177%
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Value Analysis

The Tesla M10 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R7 360 launched at $109 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 360 costs 93% less ($465 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Tesla M10) vs 89.0 (Radeon R7 360) — the Radeon R7 360 offers 1312.7% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureTesla M10Radeon R7 360
MSRP
$2500
$109-96%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$35-93%
Performance per Dollar
6.3
89.0+1313%
Codename
GM107
Tobago
Release
May 18 2016
June 18 2015
Ranking
#570
#576