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

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

GRID P4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

2018Core: 1152 MHzBoost: 1417 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-8Q

#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
98%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
89%
#246
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5596%
#261
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
100%
#262
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
100%
#264
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
97%
#265
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
95%
#266
GRID P40-8Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
95%
#267
GRID M40
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
95%
#268
FirePro V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
94%
#269
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
94%
#270
FirePro 3D V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $40
93%
#271
FirePro S9050
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825
93%
#272
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
91%
#273
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
90%
#276
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
123%
#8
111%
#9
111%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
101%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
100%
#15
100%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightGRID P4-8QGeForce 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

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureGRID P4-8QGeForce 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)

FeatureGRID P4-8QGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGRID P4-8QGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureGRID P4-8QGeForce 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%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID P4-8QGeForce 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