GeForce GTX 280 vs Tesla C2070
When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and Tesla C2070, 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 GTX 280 and Tesla C2070 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 280
Tesla C2070
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Tesla C2070 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 236 Watt | 238 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 6 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x S-Video | 1x DVI |
- Tesla C2070 has 0% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- Tesla C2070 has 5 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Tesla C2070 - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 722 MHz higher, than Tesla C2070.
- GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Tesla C2070 - by 40 nm process technology.
- Tesla C2070 is 238 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 280.
- Memory clock speed of Tesla C2070 is 1881 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Battlefield 5 is 311% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 104% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Dota 2 is 90% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Far Cry 5 is 550% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Fortnite is 187% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Forza Horizon 4 is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Grand Theft Auto V is 187% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Metro Exodus is 533% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Minecraft is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 77% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 320% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 371% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in World of Tanks is 51% more, than GeForce GTX 280. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 280 | Tesla C2070 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Fermi |
| Code name | GT200 | GF100 |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 25 July 2011 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 448 |
| Core clock speed | 1296 MHz | 574 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 3,100 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 48.2 billion/sec | 32.14 |
| Floating-point performance | 622.1 gflops | 1,030.4 gflops |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | 248 mm |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 384 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1107 MHz | 2988 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 141.7 GB/s | 143.4 GB/s |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | + | 2.0 |
| CUDA cores | 240 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |