Tesla M2090 vs Radeon HD 4870
Tesla M2090
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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 M2090 is positioned at rank 379 and the Radeon HD 4870 is on rank 241, so the Radeon HD 4870 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 HD 4870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4870 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (248mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4870 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4870 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $40), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 58.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 HD 4870
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 HD 4870
The Radeon HD 4870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 25 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,386 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the Radeon HD 4870 reaches 1,386 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4870 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4870). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 1.2 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400+1% | 1,386 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.332 TFLOPS+11% | 1.2 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+525% | 0.16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M2090 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4870 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 4870 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2090) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4870) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 4870).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| Codecs | CUDA,OpenCL | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 4870's 150W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 4870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 500W (Radeon HD 4870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 9.2+64% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4870 launched at $299 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 4870 costs 37.5% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 55.4 (Radeon HD 4870) — the Radeon HD 4870 offers 58.3% better value. The Tesla M2090 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 4870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $299-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $25-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0 | 55.4+58% |
| Codename | GF110 | RV770 |
| Release | July 25 2011 | June 25 2008 |
| Ranking | #530 | #784 |
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