GRID T4-8Q vs Radeon Sky 500
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID T4-8Q is positioned at rank 302 and the Radeon Sky 500 is on rank 146, so the Radeon Sky 500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-8Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Sky 500
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Sky 500.
| Insight | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Sky 500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Sky 500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $1,000), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($500) |
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 Sky 500
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 Sky 500
The Radeon Sky 500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,723 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 and the Radeon Sky 500 reaches 4,723 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 Sky 500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon Sky 500). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q) vs 2.432 TFLOPS (Radeon Sky 500).
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,762 | 4,723 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.218 TFLOPS | 2.432 TFLOPS+10% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96+20% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+80% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Sky 500) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID T4-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon Sky 500's 150W — a 40% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon Sky 500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-33% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 47.6+51% | 31.5 |
Value Analysis
The GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon Sky 500 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The Radeon Sky 500 costs 50% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 9.4 (Radeon Sky 500) — the Radeon Sky 500 offers 95.8% better value. The GRID T4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | Radeon Sky 500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $500-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $500-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.8 | 9.4+96% |
| Codename | GM204 | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 30 2015 | March 27 2013 |
| Ranking | #535 | #455 |
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