Tesla M2090 vs Radeon R7 M370
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 R7 M370 is on rank 354, so the Radeon R7 M370 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 R7 M370
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon R7 M370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 M370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $40), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 R7 M370
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 R7 M370
The Radeon R7 M370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 960 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,418 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the Radeon R7 M370 reaches 1,418 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R7 M370 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M370). Raw compute: 1.332 TFLOPS (Tesla M2090) vs 0.7373 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M370).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400 | 1,418+1% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.332 TFLOPS+81% | 0.7373 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+1011% | 0.09 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Tesla M2090) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M370) — the Tesla M2090 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the Radeon R7 M370's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 248mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 18.9+238% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 M370 launched at $130 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 35.5 (Radeon R7 M370) — the Radeon R7 M370 offers 1.4% better value. The Radeon R7 M370 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon R7 M370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $130-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0 | 35.5+1% |
| Codename | GF110 | Litho |
| Release | July 25 2011 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #530 | #778 |
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