Radeon RX 550X vs Tesla C2070

When comparing Radeon RX 550X 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 RX 550X and Tesla C2070 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon RX 550X
Tesla C2070

Main Specs

  Radeon RX 550X Tesla C2070
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 238 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort 1x DVI
 
  • Tesla C2070 has 376% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550X.
  • Radeon RX 550X is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Tesla C2070 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla C2070 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 550X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • Radeon RX 550X is build with GCN 4.0 architecture, and Tesla C2070 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 526 MHz higher, than Tesla C2070.
  • Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Tesla C2070 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Tesla C2070 is 103 mm longer, than Radeon RX 550X.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550X is 3012 MHz higher, than Tesla C2070.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 16−18
ultra / 1080p 6−7 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 3−4
low / 720p 21−24 30−35
medium / 1080p 12−14 21−24
The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2070 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 53% more, than Radeon RX 550X.

Full Specs

  Radeon RX 550X Tesla C2070
Architecture GCN 4.0 Fermi
Code name Lexa GF100
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 16 December 2018 25 July 2011
Pipelines 512 448
Core clock speed 1100 MHz 574 MHz
Boost Clock 1183 MHz
Transistor count 2,200 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 37.86 32.14
Floating-point performance 1,211 gflops 1,030.4 gflops
Length 145 mm 248 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 6000 MHz 2988 MHz
Memory bandwidth 96 GB/s 143.4 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 2.0 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA 2.0