GRID RTX6000-8Q vs Radeon R9 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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-8Q.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 370
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $500), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 851% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 370
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+851%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($55)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID RTX6000-8Q and Radeon R9 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 R9 370

The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID RTX6000-8Q scores 4,514 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID RTX6000-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 370). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 370
G3D Mark Score	4,514	4,722+5%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+60%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+93%	2.496 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+21%	975 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+60%	80
L1 Cache	768 KB+100%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 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)

The GRID RTX6000-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 370 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 370) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 370
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
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 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 370
DirectX	12_2	12 (11_1)
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 4.0.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 370
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	UVD 4.0
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID RTX6000-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 68.7% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID RTX6000-8Q	Radeon R9 370
TDP	225W	110W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	221mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	20.1	42.9+113%

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Value Analysis

The GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 370 costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) vs 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 854.4% better value.