GRID T4-8Q
VS
Radeon R9 370

GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon R9 370

GRID T4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
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AMD

Radeon R9 370

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 975 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

#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

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 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.

InsightGRID T4-8QRadeon 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.

InsightGRID T4-8QRadeon 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

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 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).

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon 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)

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureGRID T4-8QRadeon 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