GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Tesla C2070

When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Tesla C2070, 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 SLI and Tesla C2070 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI Tesla C2070
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI
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  • Tesla C2070 has 98% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • Tesla C2070 has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and Tesla C2070 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tesla C2070 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 455 MHz higher, than Tesla C2070.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla C2070 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 2012 MHz higher, than Tesla C2070.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 16−18
ultra / 1080p 14−16 9−10
QHD / 1440p 8−9 3−4
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 30−35
medium / 1080p 27−30 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 35% more, than Tesla C2070.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI Tesla C2070
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name GF100
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 25 July 2011
Pipelines 1280 448
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 574 MHz
Transistor count 2x 1870 Million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 32.14
Floating-point performance 1,030.4 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 2988 MHz
Memory bandwidth 143.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA + 2.0
SLI options +
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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