GRID RTX6000-8Q vs GRID T4-8Q

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.

GRID RTX6000-8Q vs GRID T4-8Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID RTX6000-8Q vs GRID T4-8Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GRID RTX6000-8Q

2015

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

GRID T4-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID T4-8Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 5.5% in PassMark G3D (4,762 vs 4,514), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID RTX6000-8Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID T4-8Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID T4-8Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID RTX6000-8Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID RTX6000-8Q vs GRID T4-8Q Technical Specifications

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

GRID RTX6000-8Q

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.

GRID T4-8Q

The GRID T4-8Q 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: 4,762 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 versus the GRID T4-8Q's 4,762 — the GRID T4-8Q leads by 5.5%. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GRID T4-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,514	4,762+5%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+118%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	768 KB+33%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GRID RTX6000-8Q gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID T4-8Q leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GRID T4-8Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID RTX6000-8Q and 64-bit on the GRID T4-8Q.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GRID T4-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GRID T4-8Q
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	20.1	47.6+137%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID RTX6000-8Q came in at $0, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500. On MSRP, GRID RTX6000-8Q was 100+% cheaper ($2500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1.9 (GRID T4-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q offers Infinity% better value.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	GRID T4-8Q
MSRP	$0-100%	$2500
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	1.9
Codename	GM204	GM204
Release	August 30 2015	August 30 2015
Ranking	#505	#535

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