GeForce GTX 660M vs Tesla M2070 Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 660M and Tesla M2070 Q, 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 660M and Tesla M2070 Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 660M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 660M Tesla M2070 Q
Power consumption (TDP) 50 Watt 225 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 6 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Tesla M2070 Q has 350% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 660M.
  • GeForce GTX 660M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Tesla M2070 Q uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla M2070 Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 660M.
  • GeForce GTX 660M is used in Laptops, and Tesla M2070 Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 660M is build with Kepler architecture, and Tesla M2070 Q - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 660M is 261 MHz higher, than Tesla M2070 Q.
  • GeForce GTX 660M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Tesla M2070 Q - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M2070 Q is 1132 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 6−7 3−4
ultra / 1080p 4−5 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 16−18 14−16
medium / 1080p 8−9 6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Tesla M2070 Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 660M Tesla M2070 Q
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name N13E-GE GF100
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 22 March 2012 25 July 2011
Pipelines 384 448
Core clock speed 835 MHz 574 MHz
Boost Clock 950 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 30.4 billion/sec 32.14
Floating-point performance 729.6 gflops 1,027.7 gflops
Length 248 mm
Memory bus width 128bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 2000 MHz 3132 MHz
Memory bandwidth 64.0 GB/s 150.3 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + 2.0
CUDA cores 384
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution Up to 2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 36 Mh/s 94 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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