GRID K260Q vs Tesla C2050

When comparing GRID K260Q 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 GRID K260Q and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K260Q
Tesla C2050

Main Specs

  GRID K260Q Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI
 
  • Tesla C2050 has 5% more power consumption, than GRID K260Q.
  • GRID K260Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla C2050 has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K260Q.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K260Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Tesla C2050 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K260Q is 171 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
  • GRID K260Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla C2050 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K260Q is 2000 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 14−16 18−20
ultra / 1080p 9−10 10−11
QHD / 1440p 3−4 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 30−35 35−40
medium / 1080p 18−20 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than GRID K260Q.

Full Specs

  GRID K260Q Tesla C2050
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name GK104 GF100
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 28 June 2013 25 July 2011
Pipelines 1536 448
Core clock speed 745 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 32.14
Floating-point performance 2,289 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 3.0 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 90 Mh/s