Tesla M10 vs Radeon R9 M290X
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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 Radeon R9 M290X is on rank 399, so the Tesla M10 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M10
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M290X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M290X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M10.
| Insight | Tesla M10 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M290X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M290X holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $500), it costs 88% less, resulting in a 745.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M10 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+745.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 R9 M290X
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 R9 M290X
The Radeon R9 M290X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,218 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M10 scores 3,173 and the Radeon R9 M290X reaches 3,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M10 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M290X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Tesla M10) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 M290X). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M290X). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M10 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,173 | 3,218+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 ×4 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 | 2.304 TFLOPS+38% |
| Boost Clock | 1306 MHz+45% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 ×4 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 ×4 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M10 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M10 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M290X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M290X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Tesla M10) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M290X) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M10 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M10 draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M290X's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R9 M290X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M10) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Tesla M10 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.1 | 32.2+128% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M10 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 M290X launched at $400 and now averages $60. The Radeon R9 M290X costs 88% less ($440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Tesla M10) vs 53.6 (Radeon R9 M290X) — the Radeon R9 M290X offers 750.8% better value. The Tesla M10 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Tesla M10 | Radeon R9 M290X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $400-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $60-88% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3 | 53.6+751% |
| Codename | GM107 | Neptune |
| Release | May 18 2016 | January 9 2014 |
| Ranking | #570 | #566 |
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