GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID P6-4Q

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz
RTX family
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GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID P6-4Q Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID P6-4Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • +507.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $1,401 less on MSRP ($599 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • Delivers 1929.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 2.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 500% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 100% higher power demand at 200W vs 100W.
  • 30300% longer card at 304mm vs 1mm.

GRID P6-4Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Draws 100W instead of 200W, a 100W reduction.
  • Measures 1mm instead of 304mm, a 303mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,429 vs 26,919).
  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 233.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,000 MSRPvs$599 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 507.8% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 4,429), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GRID P6-4Q is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1,401 cheaper on MSRP at $599 vs $2,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1929.3% (44.9 vs 2.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4070 vs GRID P6-4Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GRID P6-4Q

The GRID P6-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,429 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the GRID P6-4Q's 4,429 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 507.8%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GRID P6-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID P6-4Q
G3D Mark Score
26,919+508%
4,429
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
5 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
5888+283%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+1214%
2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
184+92%
96
L1 Cache
5.8 MB+936%
0.56 MB
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GRID P6-4Q does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID P6-4Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID P6-4Q
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 4070 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-4Q carries 2 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 500% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070 and 64-bit on the GRID P6-4Q. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID P6-4Q
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+500%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+1700%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID P6-4Q
DirectX
12.2+2%
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the GRID P6-4Q's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (GRID P6-4Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 1mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID P6-4Q
TDP
200W
100W-50%
Recommended PSU
650W
350W-46%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
1mm
Height
137mm
Slots
3
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
134.6+204%
44.3
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4070 came in at $599, while the GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4070 was 70% cheaper ($1401 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2.2 (GRID P6-4Q) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 1940.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070GRID P6-4Q
MSRP
$599-70%
$2000
Performance per Dollar
44.9+1941%
2.2
Codename
AD104
GM204
Release
April 12 2023
August 30 2015
Ranking
#32
#535

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