Tesla M60 vs Radeon RX 570

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. The Tesla M60 is positioned at rank #277 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Tesla M60

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

100%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

91%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

89%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

86%

#261

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6340%

#277

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

100%

#278

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

97%

#279

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#282

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

92%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

91%

#286

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

89%

#287

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

89%

#289

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

88%

#290

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 570.

Insight	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $250), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 397.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+397.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M60 and Radeon RX 570

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 570

The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M60 scores 7,002 and the Radeon RX 570 reaches 6,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M60 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Tesla M60) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1244 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
G3D Mark Score	7,002	6,967
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS ×2	5.095 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1244 MHz+6%
ROPs	64 ×2+100%	32
TMUs	128 ×2	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Tesla M60) vs 12 (Radeon RX 570). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 5.

Feature	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	0	5

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60) vs H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570).

Feature	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
Encoder	NVENC 2.0 (2x)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.265,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M60 draws 300W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon RX 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M60) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
TDP	300W	120W-60%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	111mm	120mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	23.3	58.1+149%

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Value Analysis

The Tesla M60 launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the Radeon RX 570 launched at $169 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 570 costs 80% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.0 (Tesla M60) vs 139.3 (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon RX 570 offers 397.5% better value. The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

Feature	Tesla M60	Radeon RX 570
MSRP	$3000	$169-94%
Avg Price (30d)	$250	$50-80%
Performance per Dollar	28.0	139.3+398%
Codename	GM204	Polaris 20
Release	August 30 2015	April 18 2017
Ranking	#355	#356