Tesla C2050 / C2070
GPU·Budget

Tesla C2050 / C2070

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

3,428

MSRP

$2499

AVG Price

$30

July 25 2011
238 Watt
Fermi (2010−2014)

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.

Overview

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 238W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,428 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is positioned at rank #327 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 C2050 / C2070

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100%
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#334
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93%
#335
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92%
#336
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91%
#337
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91%
#338
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#340
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84%
#341
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79%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Tesla C2050 / C2070 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 scores 3,428 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Fermi (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF100), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 448 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 56 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.028 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationTesla C2050 / C2070
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score3,428
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationFermi (2010−2014)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGF100
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient40 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute448
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling56
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending48
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency574 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.028 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second32.14 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count3,100 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#569
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationTesla C2050 / C2070
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache896 kB
L2 Cache768 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationTesla C2050 / C2070
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version11_0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 2.0
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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0 — supports up to 1 simultaneous displays.

SpecificationTesla C2050 / C2070
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsDVIx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors1
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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla C2050 / C2070 draws 238 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 248mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

SpecificationTesla C2050 / C2070
TDPPower consumption under load238 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance248mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied2-slot
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $2499), the Tesla C2050 / C2070 delivers 114 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #327 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #569 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationTesla C2050 / C2070
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$2499
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#327
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#569
Release DateJuly 25 2011
Release Year2011

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