GRID T4-8Q
VS
Radeon Pro Vega 16

GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

GRID T4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz

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. The GRID T4-8Q is positioned at rank #302 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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83%
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Tesla K20m
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7775%
#302
GRID T4-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000
100%
#303
FirePro 3D V3700
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
95%
#304
GRID T4-1Q
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93%
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#309
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#310
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88%
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#313
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#314
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#315
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83%
#317
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81%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 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 Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID T4-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGRID T4-8QRadeon Pro Vega 16
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Vega 16 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 T4-8Q and Radeon Pro Vega 16

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 and the Radeon Pro Vega 16 reaches 4,809 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16).

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon Pro Vega 16
G3D Mark Score
4,762
4,809
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
1536+50%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.218 TFLOPS
2.437 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
96+50%
64
L1 Cache
576 KB+125%
256 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon Pro Vega 16
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID T4-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 0 MB. The GRID T4-8Q 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 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon Pro Vega 16
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon Pro Vega 16
TDP
100W
75W-25%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
47.6
64.1+35%
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Value Analysis

The GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($1000 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon Pro Vega 16
MSRP
$2500
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$1000
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
4.8
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Vega 12
Release
August 30 2015
November 14 2018
Ranking
#535
#451