NVIDIA Tesla K80 review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA Tesla K80

Ranked (no data) in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA Tesla K80 delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture:
  • Process Technology: 28 nm
  • Power Consumption: 300 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA Tesla K80 operates at a base clock frequency of 562 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to 824 MHz. This card is equipped with 12 GB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 5012 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 240.6 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA Tesla K80, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA Tesla K80.

Performance NVIDIA Tesla K80 in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA Tesla K80 in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

Comparison Tools

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA Tesla K80, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: not rated
Architecture: Kepler 2.0
Code name: GK210
Type: Workstation
Release date: 17 November 2014 (7 years ago)
Price now: $175
GPU code name: GK210
Market segment: Workstation

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA Tesla K80. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Pipelines: 2496
Core clock speed: 562 MHz
Boost Clock: 824 MHz
Transistor count: 7,100 million
Manufacturing process technology: 28 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 300 Watt
Texture fill rate: 171.4
Pipelines / CUDA cores: 2496
Boost clock speed: 824 MHz
Number of transistors: 7,100 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 300 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Length: 267 mm
Supplementary power connectors: 1x 8-pin

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA Tesla K80.

Memory type: GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount: 12 GB
Memory bus width: 384 Bit
Memory clock speed: 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 240.6 GB/s

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: No outputs

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA Tesla K80 API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 12 (11_1)
OpenGL: 4.6

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA Tesla K80 across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA Tesla K80 may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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Horizon Zero Dawn (2020)
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Death Stranding (2020)
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F1 2020 (2020)
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Gears Tactics (2020)
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Doom Eternal (2020)
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Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

NVIDIA Tesla K80 in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA Tesla K80 is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

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