Tesla K20Xm
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
4,403
MSRP
$7699
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 K20Xm is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,403 points. Launch price was $7,699.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla K20Xm is positioned at rank #100 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Tesla K20Xm specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K20Xm scores 4,403 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 2688 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 224 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.935 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 4,403 |
| 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 | 2688 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 224 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 732 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 3.935 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 164.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 7,080 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #473 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K20Xm is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 6 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 | 224 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K20Xm draws 235 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 235 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $7,699, the Tesla K20Xm delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #100 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #473 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Tesla K20Xm |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $7699 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #100 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #473 |
| Release Date | November 12 2012 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
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