GRID T4-2Q vs Quadro K2200M

GRID T4-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

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Quadro K2200M

2014Core: 667 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID T4-2Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 4.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($845 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • 246.2% higher power demand at 225W vs 65W.

Quadro K2200M

2014

Why buy it

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 65W instead of 225W, a 160W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 4.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $845 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GRID T4-2Q better than Quadro K2200M?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,668 vs 3,535 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GRID T4-2Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GRID T4-2Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GRID T4-2Q can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $845 MSRP. GRID T4-2Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GRID T4-2Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $845 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 3.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $845 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.
Is Quadro K2200M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Quadro K2200M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GRID T4-2Q is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
1080p
low103 FPS25 FPS
medium85 FPS16 FPS
high67 FPS10 FPS
ultra40 FPS5 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS12 FPS
medium72 FPS7 FPS
high51 FPS3 FPS
ultra29 FPS2 FPS
4K
low28 FPS5 FPS
medium26 FPS3 FPS
high17 FPS2 FPS
ultra15 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
1080p
low128 FPS49 FPS
medium101 FPS26 FPS
high82 FPS19 FPS
ultra63 FPS12 FPS
1440p
low88 FPS23 FPS
medium65 FPS14 FPS
high53 FPS9 FPS
ultra40 FPS7 FPS
4K
low41 FPS8 FPS
medium32 FPS5 FPS
high29 FPS4 FPS
ultra24 FPS3 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
1080p
low165 FPS159 FPS
medium132 FPS127 FPS
high110 FPS98 FPS
ultra83 FPS80 FPS
1440p
low124 FPS119 FPS
medium99 FPS95 FPS
high83 FPS74 FPS
ultra62 FPS60 FPS
4K
low83 FPS80 FPS
medium66 FPS64 FPS
high55 FPS47 FPS
ultra41 FPS33 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
1080p
low165 FPS144 FPS
medium132 FPS113 FPS
high110 FPS96 FPS
ultra83 FPS80 FPS
1440p
low124 FPS106 FPS
medium99 FPS87 FPS
high83 FPS74 FPS
ultra62 FPS60 FPS
4K
low77 FPS62 FPS
medium60 FPS47 FPS
high49 FPS37 FPS
ultra36 FPS28 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID T4-2Q and Quadro K2200M

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro K2200M

The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-2Q scores 3,668 and the Quadro K2200M reaches 3,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K2200M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 640 (Quadro K2200M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q) vs 0.8538 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200M).

FeatureGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
G3D Mark Score
3,668+4%
3,535
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+220%
640
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS+465%
0.8538 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+300%
16
TMUs
128+220%
40
L1 Cache
768 KB+140%
320 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2200M has 4 GB. The Quadro K2200M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
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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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-2Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K2200M's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-2Q) vs 350W (Quadro K2200M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
TDP
225W
65W-71%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
70
Perf/Watt
16.3
54.4+234%
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Value Analysis

The GRID T4-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureGRID T4-2QQuadro K2200M
MSRP
$845
Codename
GM204
GM107
Release
August 30 2015
July 19 2014
Ranking
#433
#539