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Tesla M2070
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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 M2070 is positioned at rank 387 and the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is on rank 164, so the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).
| Insight | Tesla M2070 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 42.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2070 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅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 M2070 and Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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 R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2070 scores 1,305 and the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) uses GCN, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla M2070) vs 512 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,305 | 1,300 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 512+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2070 draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)'s 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2070) vs 350W (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 30W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8 | 43.3+647% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2070 launched at $3099 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $173 and now averages $35. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Tesla M2070) vs 37.1 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) — the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers 42.1% better value. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3099 | $173-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $35-30% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.1 | 37.1+42% |
| Codename | GF100 | Kaveri Spectre |
| Release | July 25 2011 | January 14 2014 |
| Ranking | #698 | #830 |
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