
GRID T4-2Q vs Radeon RX 560

GRID T4-2Q
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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. The GRID T4-2Q is positioned at rank #231 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-2Q
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 T4-2Q.
| Insight | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $600), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 903.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+903.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 RX 560

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 RX 560
The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GRID T4-2Q scores 3,668 and the Radeon RX 560 reaches 3,682 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 560). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q) vs 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1275 MHz.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,668 | 3,682 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+85% | 2.611 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1275 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 560 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID T4-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 560's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-2Q) vs 450W (Radeon RX 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70 C.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 170mm |
| Height | 69mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | 70 C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.3 | 49.1+201% |
Value Analysis
The GRID T4-2Q launched at $845 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 560 costs 90% less ($540 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 906.6% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | Radeon RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $845 | $99-88% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $60-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 61.4+907% |
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #433 | #527 |
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