Tesla K80
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
5,363
MSRP
$5000
AVG Price
$50
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 K80 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2014. It features the Kepler 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 824 MHz. It has 2496 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,363 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Tesla K80 is positioned at rank #343 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Tesla K80
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Tesla K80 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Tesla K80 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Tesla K80 scores 5,363 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 2.0 (2013−2015) architecture (codename: GK210), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2496 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 208 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 824 MHz from a base of 562 MHz.
| Specification | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 5,363 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler 2.0 (2013−2015) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK210 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2496 ×2 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 208 ×2 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 ×2 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 824 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 562 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.113 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 171.4 ×2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 7,100 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #419 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Tesla K80 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 208 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Tesla K80 draws 300 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 300 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $5000), the Tesla K80 delivers 107 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #343 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #419 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Tesla K80 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $5000 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $50 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #343 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #419 |
| Release Date | November 17 2014 |
| Release Year | 2014 |
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