Tesla M2090 vs Radeon HD 7850M
Tesla M2090
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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 HD 7850M is on rank 456, so the Tesla M2090 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 7850M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M2090 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7850M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Tesla M2090 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M2090 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 7850M
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 7850M
The Radeon HD 7850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,373 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the Radeon HD 7850M reaches 1,373 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7850M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7850M). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7850M).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400+2% | 1,373 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.332 TFLOPS+54% | 0.864 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 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7850M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7850M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2090) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7850M) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7850M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: CUDA,OpenCL (Tesla M2090) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX (Radeon HD 7850M).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | — | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | CUDA,OpenCL | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 7850M's 40W — a 144.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 40W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 34.3+513% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 27.5 (Radeon HD 7850M) — the Tesla M2090 offers 27.3% better value. The Radeon HD 7850M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon HD 7850M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-20% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0+27% | 27.5 |
| Codename | GF110 | Heathrow |
| Release | July 25 2011 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #530 | #787 |
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