GeForce GTX 485M vs Tesla C2050

When comparing GeForce GTX 485M 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 485M 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 485M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 485M 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 485M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 100 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 2 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI
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  • Tesla C2050 has 138% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla C2050 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M is used in Laptops, and Tesla C2050 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 485M and Tesla C2050 are build with Fermi architecture.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla C2050 is 190 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.
  • GeForce GTX 485M and Tesla C2050 are manufactured by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla C2050 is 1500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 18−20
ultra / 1080p 7−8 10−11
QHD / 1440p 2−3 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 24−27 35−40
medium / 1080p 14−16 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 485M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 485M Tesla C2050
Architecture Fermi Fermi
Code name N12E-GTX-A1 GF100
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 6 January 2010 25 July 2011
Pipelines 384 448
Core clock speed 384 574 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 36.8 billion/sec 32.14
Floating-point performance 883.2 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 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
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 90 Mh/s
Laptop size large
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