GRID V100D-8Q vs Radeon HD 7800-serie

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 V100D-8Q is positioned at rank #387 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 V100D-8Q

#372

Tesla K20m

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35174%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

100%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

100%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

90%

#391

Quadro FX 560

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90%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

83%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

76%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

76%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

74%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

71%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

64%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

57%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

57%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

57%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

55%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

55%

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 V100D-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7800-serie.

Insight	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon HD 7800-serie
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7800-serie offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7800-serie holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $10,000), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 16057.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon HD 7800-serie
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16057.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)	✅More affordable ($60)

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.

GRID V100D-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7800-serie Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100D-8Q and Radeon HD 7800-serie

GRID V100D-8Q

The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.

Radeon HD 7800-serie

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID V100D-8Q scores 4,156 and the Radeon HD 7800-serie reaches 4,029 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID V100D-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7800-serie uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie).

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon HD 7800-serie
G3D Mark Score	4,156+3%	4,029
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	2.56 TFLOPS+53%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon HD 7800-serie
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7800-serie) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon HD 7800-serie
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
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 V100D-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7800-serie's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon HD 7800-serie
TDP	225W	200W-11%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	18.5	20.1+9%

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Value Analysis

The GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000 MSRP and currently averages $10000, while the Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 and now averages $60. The Radeon HD 7800-serie costs 99.4% less ($9940 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) — the Radeon HD 7800-serie offers 16700% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).