GeForce GTS 450 vs Tesla C2050

When comparing GeForce GTS 450 and Tesla C2050, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTS 450 and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTS 450 Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 106 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1x DVI
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  • Tesla C2050 has 124% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 450.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Tesla C2050 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 450.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTS 450 and Tesla C2050 are build with Fermi architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 450 is 992 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
  • GeForce GTS 450 and Tesla C2050 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Tesla C2050 is 240 mm longer, than GeForce GTS 450.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla C2050 is 1196 MHz higher, than GeForce GTS 450.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 18−20
ultra / 1080p 1−2 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 14−16 35−40
medium / 1080p 5−6 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 266% more, than GeForce GTS 450.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTS 450 Tesla C2050
Architecture Fermi Fermi
Code name GF106 GF100
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 13 September 2010 25 July 2011
Pipelines 192 448
Core clock speed 1566 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 1,170 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 25.1 billion/sec 32.14
Floating-point performance 601.3 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 8.25" (210 mm) (21 cm) 248 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1804 (3608 data rate) MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 57.7 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.2 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + 2.0
CUDA cores 192
Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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