
GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon R9 370

GRID T4-8Q
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-8Q
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 370 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $1,000), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1702.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1702.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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 R9 370

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.

Radeon R9 370
The Radeon R9 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 975 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,722 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 and the Radeon R9 370 reaches 4,722 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 Radeon R9 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 370). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370).
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,762 | 4,722 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.218 TFLOPS | 2.496 TFLOPS+13% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+50% | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID T4-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 370 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 370) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID T4-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 370's 110W — a 9.5% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-8Q) vs 450W (Radeon R9 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-9% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 221mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 47.6+11% | 42.9 |
Value Analysis
The GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 and now averages $55. The Radeon R9 370 costs 94.5% less ($945 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 1689.6% better value.
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon R9 370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $149-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $55-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 85.9+1690% |
| Codename | GM204 | Trinidad |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #535 | #456 |
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