Tesla M2090
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Tesla M2090 vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Tesla M2090

2011Core: 651 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Tesla M2090
250
1,400
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GT 740M
brand logoGeForce GT 640M
brand logoGeForce GTX 850M - MODDED
brand logoGeForce 930A
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+618.9%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 M2090 is positioned at rank #379 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2090

#363
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
26380%
#378
Quadro FX 4800
MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80
100%
#379
Tesla M2090
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40
100%
#380
GRID K2
MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80
95%
#381
GRID K180Q
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000
95%
#382
Quadro CX
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500
84%
#383
GRID P100-8Q
MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550
79%
#384
Quadro FX 550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $10
77%
#385
Quadro FX 350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
77%
#386
GRID V100D-8Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000
75%
#387
Tesla M2070
MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50
75%
#388
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
71%
#389
Quadro FX 560
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
68%
#390
GRID V100-2Q
MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000
68%
#391
Quadro FX 5800
MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40
62%
#392
RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
57%
#393
FireStream 9170
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20
57%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 618.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2090.

InsightTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-618.9%)
✅Leading raw performance (+618.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (248mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 379.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+379.2%)
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($40)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

Tesla M2090 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low63 FPS
medium50 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra32 FPS
1440p
low47 FPS
medium38 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium25 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra15 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low63 FPS
medium50 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra32 FPS
1440p
low47 FPS
medium38 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium25 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra16 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low63 FPS
medium50 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra32 FPS
1440p
low47 FPS
medium38 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium25 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra16 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low63 FPS
medium50 FPS
high42 FPS
ultra32 FPS
1440p
low47 FPS
medium38 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra24 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium25 FPS
high21 FPS
ultra14 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M2090 and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

Tesla M2090

The Tesla M2090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,400 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 618.9%. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
1,400
10,064+619%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
512
2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.332 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+566%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
64
160+150%
L1 Cache
1 MB+6%
0.94 MB
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla M2090 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Tesla M2090) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 (FL 11_0)
12
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
0
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
—
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
—
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
CUDA,OpenCL
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 248mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
250W
180W-28%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
248mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
5.6
55.9+898%
💰

Value Analysis

The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Tesla M2090 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 379.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).

FeatureTesla M2090GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$2500
$249-90%
Avg Price (30d)
$40-33%
$60
Performance per Dollar
35.0
167.7+379%
Codename
GF110
GP104
Release
July 25 2011
May 27 2016
Ranking
#530
#137