Tesla M2090 vs Radeon 550X
Tesla M2090
Popular choices:
Radeon 550X
Popular choices:
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 M2090 is positioned at rank 379 and the Radeon 550X is on rank 101, so the Radeon 550X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M2090
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 550X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 550X is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M2090 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Tesla M2090.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (248mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Tesla M2090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $45 for the Radeon 550X, it costs 11% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 6.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 M2090 and Radeon 550X
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.
Radeon 550X
The Radeon 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,475 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 versus the Radeon 550X's 1,475 — the Radeon 550X leads by 5.4%. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon 550X uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 512 (Radeon 550X). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 550X).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400 | 1,475+5% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.332 TFLOPS+7% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2090) vs 512 KB (Radeon 550X) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the Radeon 550X's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 350W (Radeon 550X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 29.5+427% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon 550X launched at $109 and now averages $45. The Tesla M2090 costs 11.1% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 32.8 (Radeon 550X) — the Tesla M2090 offers 6.7% better value. The Radeon 550X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon 550X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $109-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-11% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0+7% | 32.8 |
| Codename | GF110 | Lexa |
| Release | July 25 2011 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #530 | #772 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Tesla M2090 and Radeon 550X
