GeForce GTX 580 vs Tesla C2050

When comparing GeForce GTX 580 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 GTX 580 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 GTX 580 Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 244 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin and One 8-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 3 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 1x DVI
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  • GeForce GTX 580 has 2% more power consumption, than Tesla C2050.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 2.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 580 has 1533 GB more memory, than Tesla C2050.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 580 and Tesla C2050 are build with Fermi architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 970 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
  • GeForce GTX 580 and Tesla C2050 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Tesla C2050 is 238 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 580.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla C2050 is 996 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 18−20
ultra / 1080p 14−16 10−11
QHD / 1440p 8−9 4−5
4K / 2160p 6−7 4−5
low / 720p 40−45 35−40
medium / 1080p 27−30 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 25% more, than Tesla C2050.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 580 Tesla C2050
Architecture Fermi Fermi
Code name GF110 GF100
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 9 November 2010 25 July 2011
Pipelines 512 448
Core clock speed 1544 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 3,000 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 49.4 billion/sec 32.14
Floating-point performance 1,581.1 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) 248 mm
Memory bus width 384 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 2004 MHz (4008 data rate) 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.4 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 512
Bus support PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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