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 K20m is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 2496 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,432 points. Launch price was $3,199.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla K20m is positioned at rank #1 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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 K20m

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Tesla K20m specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla K20m scores 4,432 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK110), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2496 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 208 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 40 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.524 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

Specification	Tesla K20m
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	4,432
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK110
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2496
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	208
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	40
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	706 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	3.524 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	146.8 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count	7,080 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#470

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Tesla K20m is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Tesla K20m
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	208 kB
L2 Cache	1280 kB

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Display & Media

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla K20m draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

Specification	Tesla K20m
TDPPower consumption under load	225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $55 (MSRP: $3199), the Tesla K20m delivers 81 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #1 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #470 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Tesla K20m
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$3199
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$55
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#1
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#470
Release Date	January 5 2013
Release Year	2013