GeForce GTX 870M vs GRID T4-2Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 870M is positioned at rank 143 and the GRID T4-2Q is on rank 231, so the GeForce GTX 870M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 870M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

98%

#133

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

307%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

278%

#136

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

278%

#140

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

252%

#141

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

251%

#143

GeForce GTX 870M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

99%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

98%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-2Q

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

100%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

97%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

96%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

94%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

87%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

84%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

74%

#216

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3404%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

100%

#238

FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

84%

#240

Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

84%

#241

FirePro S7000

MSRP: $1249|Avg: $40

83%

#242

Quadro P5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

83%

#243

FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

81%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

76%

#246

FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID T4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 870M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 870M	GRID T4-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID T4-2Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 870M Benchmark Check

GRID T4-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 870M and GRID T4-2Q

GeForce GTX 870M

The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.

GRID T4-2Q

The GRID T4-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,668 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 870M scores 3,536 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 870M is built on Kepler while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	GRID T4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,536	3,668+4%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344	2048+52%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.599 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+86%
Boost Clock	967 MHz	1178 MHz+22%
ROPs	24	64+167%
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	112 KB	768 KB+586%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	GRID T4-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 870M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	GRID T4-2Q
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	GRID T4-2Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	GRID T4-2Q
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 870M draws 100W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 870M) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GTX 870M	GRID T4-2Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	70-18%
Perf/Watt	35.4+117%	16.3