GRID T4-8Q vs T550 Mobile
GRID T4-8Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID T4-8Q is positioned at rank 302 and the T550 Mobile is on rank 45, so the T550 Mobile 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 T550 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T550 Mobile is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The T550 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID T4-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The T550 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID T4-8Q.
| Insight | GRID T4-8Q | T550 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the T550 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 T550 Mobile
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).
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | T550 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)
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | T550 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. 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.
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | T550 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.
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | T550 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 T550 Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID T4-8Q | T550 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | TU117 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #535 | #452 |
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