GRID T4-8Q vs T550 Mobile

GRID T4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz
Similar parts
·
VS

T550 Mobile

2022Core: 1065 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
Similar parts
·······

GRID T4-8Q vs T550 Mobile 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 T550 Mobile: 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).

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.
  • 334.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 23W.

T550 Mobile

2022

Why buy it

  • GRID T4-8Q is already obsolete for modern gaming, so T550 Mobile is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 23W instead of 100W, a 77W reduction.
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • 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?
T550 Mobile is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0% in PassMark G3D (4,764 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?
T550 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
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. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID T4-8Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, T550 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GRID T4-8Q vs T550 Mobile 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.

T550 Mobile

The T550 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,764 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 and the T550 Mobile reaches 4,764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the T550 Mobile uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1,024 (T550 Mobile). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q) vs 3.41 TFLOPS (T550 Mobile).

FeatureGRID T4-8QT550 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
4,762
4,764
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1536+50%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.218 TFLOPS
3.41 TFLOPS+54%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
96+50%
64
L1 Cache
0.56 MB
1 MB+79%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID T4-8QT550 Mobile
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of video memory. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID T4-8Q and 128-bit on the T550 Mobile. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1 MB (T550 Mobile) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID T4-8QT550 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-8Q draws 100W versus the T550 Mobile's 23W — a 125.2% difference. The T550 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-8Q) vs 350W (T550 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGRID T4-8QT550 Mobile
TDP
100W
23W-77%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
47.6
207.1+335%
💰

Value Analysis

The newer card here is T550 Mobile (2022 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID T4-8QT550 Mobile
MSRP
$2500
Codename
GM204
TU117
Release
August 30 2015
Maio 2022
Ranking
#535
#452

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.