GRID T4-8Q vs GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GRID T4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

2019Core: 1366 MHzBoost: 1442 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID T4-8Q

100

4,762

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

4,800

+0.8%

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop 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 T4-8Q is positioned at rank 302 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is on rank 31, so the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB 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 GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

#21

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

158%

#23

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#24

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

143%

#28

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

130%

#29

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

129%

#31

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID T4-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID T4-8Q.

Insight	GRID T4-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB 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.

GRID T4-8Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID T4-8Q and GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 1 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1366 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 and the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB reaches 4,800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q) vs 2.215 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB).

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
G3D Mark Score	4,762	4,800
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	2.215 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+167%	24
TMUs	96+100%	48
L1 Cache	576 KB+100%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	96-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-8Q draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.