GRID T4-2Q vs Radeon HD 7970M
GRID T4-2Q
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Radeon HD 7970M
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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 Radeon HD 7970M is on rank 133, so the Radeon HD 7970M 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 Radeon HD 7970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7970M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 Radeon HD 7970M
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.
Radeon HD 7970M
The Radeon HD 7970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,663 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID T4-2Q scores 3,668 and the Radeon HD 7970M reaches 3,663 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7970M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q) vs 2.176 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970M).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,668 | 3,663 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+122% | 2.176 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+140% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID T4-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7970M has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 7970M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7970M) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970M).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID T4-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7970M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.3 | 36.6+125% |
Value Analysis
The GRID T4-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon HD 7970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $845 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | Wimbledon |
| Release | August 30 2015 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #433 | #531 |
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