Tesla M2070-Q vs FireStream 9270

Tesla M2070-Q

2011Core: 574 MHz

FireStream 9270

2008Core: 750 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla M2070-Q

225

1,306

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

FireStream 9270

160

1,341

+2.7%

Radeon R7 A10-7800

Radeon Vega 3

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

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 M2070-Q is positioned at rank 398 and the FireStream 9270 is on rank 359, so the FireStream 9270 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 M2070-Q

#381

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

61554%

#396

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

100%

#397

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

100%

#398

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

100%

#399

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

96%

#400

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

96%

#401

GRID M10-0B

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000

92%

#402

GRID K340

MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57

83%

#404

Quadro FX 4600

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50

83%

#405

Quadro FX 5600

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50

75%

#407

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

71%

#408

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

67%

#409

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

67%

#411

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

50%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9270

#344

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16599%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

100%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

99%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

97%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

91%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

90%

#366

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

90%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

89%

#368

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

88%

#369

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

88%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

80%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

76%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

74%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

73%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FireStream 9270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2070-Q.

Insight	Tesla M2070-Q	FireStream 9270
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FireStream 9270 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9270 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 156.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M2070-Q	FireStream 9270
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+156.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 M2070-Q Benchmark Check

FireStream 9270 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M2070-Q and FireStream 9270

Tesla M2070-Q

The Tesla M2070-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points. Launch price was $5,489.

FireStream 9270

The FireStream 9270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,341 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M2070-Q scores 1,306 and the FireStream 9270 reaches 1,341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2070-Q is built on Fermi while the FireStream 9270 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 800 (FireStream 9270). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (FireStream 9270).

Feature	Tesla M2070-Q	FireStream 9270
G3D Mark Score	1,306	1,341+3%
Architecture	Fermi	TeraScale
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	448	800+79%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.028 TFLOPS	1.2 TFLOPS+17%
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	896 KB+460%	160 KB
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M2070-Q	FireStream 9270
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 M2070-Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9270 has 2 GB. The FireStream 9270 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 256 KB (FireStream 9270) — the Tesla M2070-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Tesla M2070-Q	FireStream 9270
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M2070-Q draws 225W versus the FireStream 9270's 160W — a 33.8% difference. The FireStream 9270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 350W (FireStream 9270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Tesla M2070-Q	FireStream 9270
TDP	225W	160W-29%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	5.8	8.4+45%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M2070-Q launched at $5489 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the FireStream 9270 launched at $1499 and now averages $20. The FireStream 9270 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 67.0 (FireStream 9270) — the FireStream 9270 offers 156.7% better value. The Tesla M2070-Q is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).