GRID RTX6000-8Q vs Radeon R7 370

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 370.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 873.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+873.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($51)

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 RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-8Q and Radeon R7 370

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.

Radeon R7 370

The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 and the Radeon R7 370 reaches 4,482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 370). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
G3D Mark Score	4,514	4,482
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+142%	1.997 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+21%	975 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	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 RTX6000-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 370) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
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_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 12 (Radeon R7 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
DirectX	12_2	12
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	UVD 4.2
Codecs	—	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R7 370's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 450W (Radeon R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R7 370
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	221mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	20.1	44.8+123%

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $51. The Radeon R7 370 costs 89.8% less ($449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 876.7% better value.