GeForce GTX 860M vs Tesla C2050
When comparing GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla C2050
GeForce GTX 860M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 860M 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 860M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 860M | 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 | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI |
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- Tesla C2050 has 217% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M.
- GeForce GTX 860M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 860M has 1 GB more memory, than Tesla C2050.
- GeForce GTX 860M is used in Laptops, and Tesla C2050 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 860M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tesla C2050 - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M is 223 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
- GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla C2050 - by 40 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−33 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Battlefield 5 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 220−230 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 190−200 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 150−160 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 100−105 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Dota 2 is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Fortnite is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Forza Horizon 4 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Grand Theft Auto V is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Metro Exodus is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Minecraft is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than Tesla C2050. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 860M. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M in World of Tanks is 4% more, than Tesla C2050. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 860M | Tesla C2050 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Code name | N15P-GX | GF100 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 25 July 2011 |
| Pipelines | 640 | 448 |
| Core clock speed | 797 MHz | 574 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 915 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | 3,100 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 43.40 | 32.14 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,389 gflops | 1,030.4 gflops |
| Length | 248 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 384 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 80.0 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 | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | 2.0 |
| CUDA cores | 1152 or 640 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 163 Mh/s | 90 Mh/s |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Standard memory configuration | GDDR5 | |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| HDCP content protection | + | |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
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