GRID T4-2Q vs T400
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 T400 is on rank 80, so the T400 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 T400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T400 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The T400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID T4-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the T400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID T4-2Q | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| 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
The T400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $600 for the GRID T4-2Q, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 229.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID T4-2Q | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+229.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) | ✅More affordable ($179) |
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 T400
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.
T400
The T400 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,609 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID T4-2Q scores 3,668 and the T400 reaches 3,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the T400 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,668+2% | 3,609 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+341% | 1.094 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1425 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+100% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID T4-2Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the T400 has 4 GB. The T400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) vs 1 MB (T400) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID T4-2Q draws 225W versus the T400's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-2Q) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 30W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.3 | 120.3+638% |
Value Analysis
The GRID T4-2Q launched at $845 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the T400 launched at $180 and now averages $179. The T400 costs 70.2% less ($421 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (GRID T4-2Q) vs 20.2 (T400) — the T400 offers 231.1% better value. The T400 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID T4-2Q | T400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $845 | $180-79% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $600 | $179-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 20.2+231% |
| Codename | GM204 | TU117 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 6 2021 |
| Ranking | #433 | #532 |
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