GRID T4-2Q vs Quadro K2200

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 T4-2Q vs Quadro K2200 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GRID T4-2Q vs Quadro K2200: 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 T4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Measures 168mm instead of 203mm, a 35mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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69% HIGHER MSRP
$845 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 4.3 vs 7.2 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
❌230.9% higher power demand at 225W vs 68W.

Quadro K2200

2014

Why buy it

✅Costs $345 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
✅Delivers 64.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.2 vs 4.3 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $845 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 68W instead of 225W, a 157W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌20.8% longer card at 203mm vs 168mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID T4-2Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.5% in PassMark G3D (3,668 vs 3,580), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GRID T4-2Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K2200 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $345 cheaper on MSRP at $500 vs $845, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 64.9% (7.2 vs 4.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K2200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID T4-2Q has the stronger long-term case.

GRID T4-2Q vs Quadro K2200 Technical Specifications

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

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.

Quadro K2200

The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-2Q scores 3,668 and the Quadro K2200 reaches 3,580 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K2200 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 640 (Quadro K2200). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Quadro K2200
G3D Mark Score	3,668+2%	3,580
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+220%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+235%	1.439 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+5%	1124 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	768 KB+140%	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Quadro K2200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID T4-2Q has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200 carries 4 GB. Quadro K2200 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID T4-2Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K2200.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Quadro K2200
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Quadro K2200
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q) vs NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200).

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Quadro K2200
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC 4th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-2Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K2200's 68W — a 107.2% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-2Q) vs 350W (Quadro K2200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 203mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Quadro K2200
TDP	225W	68W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	203mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	16.3	52.6+223%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID T4-2Q came in at $845, while the Quadro K2200 launched at $500. On MSRP, Quadro K2200 was 40.8% cheaper ($345 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 4.3 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 7.2 (Quadro K2200) — the Quadro K2200 offers 67.4% better value. The newer card here is GRID T4-2Q (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GRID T4-2Q	Quadro K2200
MSRP	$845	$500-41%
Performance per Dollar	4.3	7.2+67%
Codename	GM204	GM107
Release	August 30 2015	July 22 2014
Ranking	#433	#534

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