GRID T4-8Q vs FirePro S10000

GRID T4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

FirePro S10000

2012Core: 825 MHzBoost: 950 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID T4-8Q

100

4,762

+5.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

FirePro S10000

375

4,537

0.0%

Radeon HD 6850 X2

Radeon R9 360

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 T4-8Q is positioned at rank 302 and the FirePro S10000 is on rank 336, so the GRID T4-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-8Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

83%

#287

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7775%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

100%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

95%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

93%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

91%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

91%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

90%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

89%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

88%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

86%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

86%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

84%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

83%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

83%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro S10000

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

83%

#321

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11725%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

100%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

99%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

98%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

98%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

93%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

91%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

86%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

85%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

84%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

83%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

82%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

82%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

78%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID T4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro S10000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID T4-8Q	FirePro S10000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%)
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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro S10000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro S10000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $1,000), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 90.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID T4-8Q	FirePro S10000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+90.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)	✅More affordable ($500)

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.

GRID T4-8Q Benchmark Check

FirePro S10000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID T4-8Q and FirePro S10000

GRID T4-8Q

The GRID T4-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,762 points.

FirePro S10000

The FirePro S10000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 12 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,537 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 versus the FirePro S10000's 4,537 — the GRID T4-8Q leads by 5%. The GRID T4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the FirePro S10000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 4,096 (FirePro S10000). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q) vs 3.405 TFLOPS ×2 (FirePro S10000).

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	FirePro S10000
G3D Mark Score	4,762+5%	4,537
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	4096 ×2+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	3.405 TFLOPS ×2+54%
ROPs	64+100%	32 ×2
TMUs	96	112 ×2+17%
L1 Cache	576 KB+29%	448 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	FirePro S10000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID T4-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro S10000 has 4 GB. The FirePro S10000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro S10000) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	FirePro S10000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-8Q draws 100W versus the FirePro S10000's 375W — a 115.8% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-8Q) vs 350W (FirePro S10000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	FirePro S10000
TDP	100W-73%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	47.6+293%	12.1

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Value Analysis

The GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the FirePro S10000 launched at $3599 and now averages $500. The FirePro S10000 costs 50% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 9.1 (FirePro S10000) — the FirePro S10000 offers 89.6% better value. The GRID T4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).