
GRID P4-8Q vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

GRID P4-8Q
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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.
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 GRID P4-8Q is positioned at rank 261 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is on rank 15, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-8Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P4-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P4-8Q.
| Insight | GRID P4-8Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-8Q and GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

GRID P4-8Q
The GRID P4-8Q 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: 5,283 points.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,310 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P4-8Q scores 5,283 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design reaches 5,310 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,283 | 5,310 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.218 TFLOPS+2% | 2.177 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+100% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+100% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P4-8Q draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 52.8 | 70.8+34% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | GP107 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #535 | #429 |
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