GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GRID V100D-8Q

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+445% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $9,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13559.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID V100D-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,156 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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2406.3% HIGHER MSRP
$10,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

GRID V100D-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅+445% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $9,601 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13559.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0.4 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,156 vs 22,651).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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2406.3% HIGHER MSRP
$10,000 MSRPvs$399 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than GRID V100D-8Q?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 4,156 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GRID V100D-8Q is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 445.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about $9,601 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $10,000 MSRP, and you are getting 445.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 13559.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GRID V100D-8Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID V100D-8Q is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $10,000 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

GRID V100D-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	177 FPS	30 FPS
medium	162 FPS	17 FPS
high	142 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	14 FPS
medium	118 FPS	7 FPS
high	101 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	93 FPS	5 FPS
medium	79 FPS	3 FPS
high	66 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	1 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open GRID V100D-8Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	425 FPS	82 FPS
medium	359 FPS	51 FPS
high	292 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	237 FPS	24 FPS
1440p
low	270 FPS	36 FPS
medium	229 FPS	25 FPS
high	186 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	117 FPS	11 FPS
medium	95 FPS	9 FPS
high	77 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	5 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open GRID V100D-8Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	855 FPS	187 FPS
medium	693 FPS	150 FPS
high	609 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	510 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	660 FPS	140 FPS
medium	527 FPS	112 FPS
high	452 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	447 FPS	94 FPS
medium	355 FPS	75 FPS
high	308 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	47 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open GRID V100D-8Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
1080p
low	775 FPS	177 FPS
medium	639 FPS	143 FPS
high	558 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	492 FPS	94 FPS
1440p
low	613 FPS	124 FPS
medium	503 FPS	104 FPS
high	435 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	378 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	375 FPS	72 FPS
medium	322 FPS	57 FPS
high	298 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	255 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Open GRID V100D-8Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GRID V100D-8Q

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

GRID V100D-8Q

The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 4,156 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 445%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID V100D-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 640 (GRID V100D-8Q). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
G3D Mark Score	22,651+445%	4,156
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Maxwell
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+580%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+1219%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+94%	1306 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	136+240%	40
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+1287%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID V100D-8Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID V100D-8Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID V100D-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 2 MB (GRID V100D-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 225W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GRID V100D-8Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GRID V100D-8Q
TDP	160W-29%	225W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	141.6+665%	18.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti costs 96% less ($9601 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 14100% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).