GRID M60 8Q vs Tesla C2050

When comparing GRID M60 8Q 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 M60 8Q and Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID M60 8Q
Tesla C2050

Main Specs

  GRID M60 8Q Tesla C2050
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI
 
  • Tesla C2050 has 5% more power consumption, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • GRID M60 8Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID M60 8Q has 5 GB more memory, than Tesla C2050.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID M60 8Q is build with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, and Tesla C2050 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla C2050 is 17 MHz higher, than GRID M60 8Q.
  • GRID M60 8Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla C2050 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • GRID M60 8Q is 19 mm longer, than Tesla C2050.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M60 8Q is 2012 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 20−22 18−20
ultra / 1080p 12−14 10−11
QHD / 1440p 6−7 4−5
4K / 2160p 5−6 4−5
low / 720p 35−40 35−40
medium / 1080p 24−27 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID M60 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 12% more, than Tesla C2050.

Full Specs

  GRID M60 8Q Tesla C2050
Architecture Maxwell 2.0 Fermi
Code name GM204 GF100
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 30 August 2015 25 July 2011
Pipelines 2048 448
Core clock speed 557 MHz 574 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 150.8 32.14
Floating-point performance 4,833 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 267 mm 248 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5012 MHz 3000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.4 GB/s 144.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 5.2 2.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 90 Mh/s