GRID T4-2Q vs GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
GRID T4-2Q
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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 T4-2Q is positioned at rank 231 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is on rank 102, so the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-2Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition.
| Insight | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID T4-2Q 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 T4-2Q and GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
GRID T4-2Q
The GRID T4-2Q 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: 3,668 points.
GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID T4-2Q scores 3,668 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition reaches 3,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 797 MHz.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,668+3% | 3,569 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+33% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+97% | 2.448 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+48% | 797 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+500% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q) vs NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID T4-2Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition's 122W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-2Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 105mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 122W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 105mm |
| Height | 69mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.3 | 29.3+80% |
Value Analysis
The GRID T4-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $845 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | GK104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | November 8 2013 |
| Ranking | #433 | #625 |
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