Tesla M2090 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is on rank 312, so the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is significantly newer (2020 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Tesla M2090 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (248mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Tesla M2090, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 34.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+34.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M2090 scores 1,400 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C reaches 1,410 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M2090 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (Tesla M2090) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,400 | 1,410 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Vega |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C has 0 MB. The Tesla M2090 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_0) (Tesla M2090) vs 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M2090 draws 250W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 177.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M2090) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 248mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 15W-94% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 248mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.6 | 94.0+1579% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M2090 launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99 and now averages $30. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Tesla M2090) vs 47.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C offers 34.3% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2011).
| Feature | Tesla M2090 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $99-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0 | 47.0+34% |
| Codename | GF110 | Vega |
| Release | July 25 2011 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #530 | #545 |
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