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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. The Tesla M2070 is positioned at rank #387 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2070
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 6 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 6 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M2070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M2070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla M2070 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Vega 6 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 Vega 6
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 Vega 6
The Radeon Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,309 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2070 scores 1,305 and the Radeon Vega 6 reaches 1,309 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2070 is built on Fermi while the Radeon Vega 6 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla M2070) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 6). Raw compute: 1.03 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 6).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,305 | 1,309 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 448 | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.03 TFLOPS | 1.702 TFLOPS+65% |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+100% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 6 has 0 MB. The Tesla M2070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2070 draws 225W versus the Radeon Vega 6's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 6 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2070) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 6). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 45W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8 | 29.1+402% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2070 launched at $3099 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 6 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Tesla M2070) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 6) — the Radeon Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | Radeon Vega 6 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3099 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF100 | Cezanne |
| Release | July 25 2011 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #698 | #601 |
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