Tesla M2070 vs Radeon HD 8790M
Tesla M2070
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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 is positioned at rank 387 and the Radeon HD 8790M is on rank 207, so the Radeon HD 8790M 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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8790M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8790M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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.
| Insight | Tesla M2070 | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8790M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 and Radeon HD 8790M
Tesla M2070
The Tesla M2070 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: 1,305 points. Launch price was $3,099.
Radeon HD 8790M
The Radeon HD 8790M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,306 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2070 scores 1,305 and the Radeon HD 8790M reaches 1,306 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8790M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla M2070) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8790M). Raw compute: 1.03 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8790M).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,305 | 1,306 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+17% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.03 TFLOPS+49% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+833% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M2070 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8790M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8790M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2070) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8790M) — the Tesla M2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2070 draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8790M's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8790M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2070) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8790M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8 | 26.1+350% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8790M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon HD 8790M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3099 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GF100 | Mars |
| Release | July 25 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #698 | #797 |
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