Tesla M2070-Q vs Radeon R7 A370
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Tesla M2070-Q is positioned at rank 398 and the Radeon R7 A370 is on rank 147, so the Radeon R7 A370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2070-Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A370
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2070-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A370.
| Insight | Tesla M2070-Q | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M2070-Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M2070-Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $51), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2070-Q | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51) |
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 M2070-Q and Radeon R7 A370
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.
Radeon R7 A370
The Radeon R7 A370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2070-Q scores 1,306 and the Radeon R7 A370 reaches 1,281 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2070-Q is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7 A370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A370). Raw compute: 1.028 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A370).
| Feature | Tesla M2070-Q | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,306+2% | 1,281 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 1024+129% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.028 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+94% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+250% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2070-Q | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A370) — the Tesla M2070-Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2070-Q | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2070-Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 A370's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Tesla M2070-Q | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8 | 12.8+121% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2070-Q launched at $5489 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 A370 launched at $149 and now averages $51. The Tesla M2070-Q costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Tesla M2070-Q) vs 25.1 (Radeon R7 A370) — the Tesla M2070-Q offers 4% better value. The Radeon R7 A370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2070-Q | Radeon R7 A370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5489 | $149-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-2% | $51 |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.1+4% | 25.1 |
| Codename | GF100 | Trinidad |
| Release | July 25 2011 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #798 | #467 |
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