GRID P6-4Q vs Radeon HD 7870 XT

GRID P6-4Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Radeon HD 7870 XT

2012Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P6-4Q

100

4,429

0.0%

GeForce GT 1030

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

Radeon HD 7870 XT

185

4,470

+0.9%

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

Radeon R7 260

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

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. The GRID P6-4Q is positioned at rank #280 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 P6-4Q

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

95%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

94%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

90%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

90%

#265

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6685%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

97%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

95%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

94%

#289

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

94%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

93%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

91%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

90%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P6-4Q.

Insight	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon HD 7870 XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P6-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P6-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $270), it costs 44% less, resulting in a 78.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon HD 7870 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+78.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($150)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($270)

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.

GRID P6-4Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7870 XT Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P6-4Q and Radeon HD 7870 XT

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.

Radeon HD 7870 XT

The Radeon HD 7870 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,470 points. Launch price was $270.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P6-4Q scores 4,429 and the Radeon HD 7870 XT reaches 4,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-4Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7870 XT uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P6-4Q) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7870 XT).

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon HD 7870 XT
G3D Mark Score	4,429	4,470
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	2.995 TFLOPS+35%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96	96
L1 Cache	576 KB+50%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon HD 7870 XT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-4Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the GRID P6-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon HD 7870 XT
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon HD 7870 XT
DirectX	12_1	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-4Q draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 7870 XT's 185W — a 59.6% difference. The GRID P6-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-4Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7870 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID P6-4Q	Radeon HD 7870 XT
TDP	100W-46%	185W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	1mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	44.3+83%	24.2

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Value Analysis

The GRID P6-4Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon HD 7870 XT launched at $270 and now averages $270. The GRID P6-4Q costs 44.4% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.5 (GRID P6-4Q) vs 16.6 (Radeon HD 7870 XT) — the GRID P6-4Q offers 77.7% better value. The GRID P6-4Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).