Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU vs Tesla C2070

When comparing Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU 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 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU and Tesla C2070 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Tesla C2070

Main Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Tesla C2070
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 2x 8-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type HBM2 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 16 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI
 
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 26% more power consumption, than Tesla C2070.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Tesla C2070 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 10 GB more memory, than Tesla C2070.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is build with GCN 5.0 architecture, and Tesla C2070 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 826 MHz higher, than Tesla C2070.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Tesla C2070 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 19 mm longer, than Tesla C2070.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla C2070 is 1284 MHz higher, than Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 16−18
ultra / 1080p 35−40 9−10
QHD / 1440p 27−30 3−4
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 80−85 30−35
medium / 1080p 60−65 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 205% more, than Tesla C2070.

Full Specs

  Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU Tesla C2070
Architecture GCN 5.0 Fermi
Code name Vega 10 GF100
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 27 June 2017 25 July 2011
Pipelines 4096 448
Core clock speed 1400 MHz 574 MHz
Boost Clock 1500 MHz
Transistor count 12,500 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 384.0 32.14
Floating-point performance 1,030.4 gflops
Length 267 mm 248 mm
Memory bus width 2048 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 1704 MHz 2988 MHz
Memory bandwidth 436.2 GB/s 143.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.125 N/A
CUDA 2.0