GeForce GTX 480 vs Tesla M2070 Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 480 and Tesla M2070 Q, 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 480 and Tesla M2070 Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 480 Tesla M2070 Q
Power consumption (TDP) 250 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 8-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 6 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 480 has 11% more power consumption, than Tesla M2070 Q.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 480 has 1530 GB more memory, than Tesla M2070 Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 480 and Tesla M2070 Q are build with Fermi architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 480 is 126 MHz higher, than Tesla M2070 Q.
  • GeForce GTX 480 and Tesla M2070 Q are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Tesla M2070 Q is 238 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 480.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M2070 Q is 1284 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 3−4
ultra / 1080p 12−14 1−2
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 14−16
medium / 1080p 24−27 6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 316% more, than Tesla M2070 Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 480 Tesla M2070 Q
Architecture Fermi Fermi
Code name GF100 GF100
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 7 December 2010 25 July 2011
Pipelines 480 448
Core clock speed 700 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 42 billion/sec 32.14
Floating-point performance 1,345.0 gflops 1,027.7 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) 248 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1848 MHz (3696 data rate) 3132 MHz
Memory bandwidth 177.4 GB/s 150.3 GB/s
Shared memory -
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 480
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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