Tesla M60 vs Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
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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 M60 is positioned at rank 277 and the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is on rank 114, so the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla M60
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Tesla M60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 470 (móvel).
| Insight | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $250), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 524.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+524.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 M60 and Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Tesla M60
The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1074 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points. Launch price was $549.99.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla M60 scores 7,002 and the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) reaches 7,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M60 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Tesla M60) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60) vs 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1074 MHz.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,002 | 7,000 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 ×2 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS ×2+10% | 4.399 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+10% | 1074 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M60) vs 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)).
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 (2x) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla M60 draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 85W — a 111.7% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M60) vs 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 85W-72% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 23.3 | 82.4+254% |
Value Analysis
The Tesla M60 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Tesla M60) vs 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 525% better value. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Tesla M60 | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $179-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $40-84% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.0 | 175.0+525% |
| Codename | GM204 | Ellesmere |
| Release | August 30 2015 | August 4 2016 |
| Ranking | #355 | #360 |
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