Not sure exactly what you mean, but if you're asking about durability, very little is sacrificed using modern tube sets. Steel is steel - some properties aren't changed. Namely density & modulus of elasticity. Overall yield point, the max stress the material can undergo before deformation, does vary based on how the steel is made. Geometry can be more aggressive, removing material. Also, the higher the yield point of steel, the "harder" the material becomes.