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Tesla M2070
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UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 Tesla M2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).
| Insight | Tesla M2070 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| 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 Tesla M2070 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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.
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2070 scores 1,305 and the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 40 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 448 (Tesla M2070) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,305 | 1,300 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+1300% | 32 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla M2070 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 175% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2070) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8 | 86.7+1395% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2070 launched at $3099 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.1 (Tesla M2070) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2070 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3099 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF100 | Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11 |
| Release | July 25 2011 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #698 | #820 |
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