GeForce MX330 vs Tesla C2050

When comparing GeForce MX330 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 MX330 and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX330 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX330 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 MX330 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce MX330 Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 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 2280% more power consumption, than GeForce MX330.
  • GeForce MX330 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla C2050 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce MX330.
  • GeForce MX330 is used in Laptops, and Tesla C2050 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX330 is build with Pascal architecture, and Tesla C2050 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX330 is 957 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
  • GeForce MX330 is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Tesla C2050 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX330 is 4000 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 18−20
ultra / 1080p 8−9 10−11
QHD / 1440p 3−4 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 27−30 35−40
medium / 1080p 16−18 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 28% more, than GeForce MX330.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX330 Tesla C2050
Architecture Pascal Fermi
Code name N17S-LP / N17S-G3 GF100
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 20 February 2020 25 July 2011
Pipelines 384 448
Core clock speed 1531 MHz 574 MHz
Boost Clock 1594 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 38.26 32.14
Floating-point performance 1,030.4 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA 6.1 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 90 Mh/s
Optimus +
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