GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 16

GRID T4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
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Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1190 MHz
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GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 16 Performance Spectrum

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.

GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 16: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID T4-8Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GRID T4-8Q is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

  • Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
  • More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2018 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1% in PassMark G3D (4,809 vs 4,762), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GRID T4-8Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID T4-8Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon Pro Vega 16 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon Pro Vega 16 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 carries 0 MB. GRID T4-8Q gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID T4-8Q and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro Vega 16. 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

At launch, the GRID T4-8Q came in at $2500, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon Pro Vega 16 was 100+% cheaper ($2500 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.9 (GRID T4-8Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon Pro Vega 16 (2018 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon Pro Vega 16
MSRP
$2500
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
1.9
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Vega 12
Release
August 30 2015
November 14 2018
Ranking
#535
#451

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