GeForce GTX 470M vs Tesla C2050

When comparing GeForce GTX 470M 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 470M and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 470M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 470M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 470M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 470M Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 238 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI
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  • Tesla C2050 has 217% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 470M.
  • GeForce GTX 470M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 470M has 1533 GB more memory, than Tesla C2050.
  • GeForce GTX 470M is used in Laptops, and Tesla C2050 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 470M and Tesla C2050 are build with Fermi architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 470M is 526 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
  • GeForce GTX 470M and Tesla C2050 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla C2050 is 1750 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 18−20
ultra / 1080p 5−6 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 21−24 35−40
medium / 1080p 10−12 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce GTX 470M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 470M Tesla C2050
Architecture Fermi Fermi
Code name N11E-GT GF100
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 November 2010 25 July 2011
Pipelines 288 448
Core clock speed 1100 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 19.7 billion/sec 32.14
Floating-point performance 616.3 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1250 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 60.0 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan N/A N/A
CUDA + 2.0
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 90 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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