GRID V100D-8Q vs Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

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

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

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 Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100D-8Q.

Insight	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $149 (vs $10,000), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 6779.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6779.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)	✅More affordable ($149)

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 R9 270 / R7 370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100D-8Q and Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

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 R9 270 / R7 370

The Radeon R9 270 / R7 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: 4,260 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID V100D-8Q scores 4,156 and the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 reaches 4,260 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID V100D-8Q is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
G3D Mark Score	4,156	4,260+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1280+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	2.496 TFLOPS+49%
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+34%	975 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	384 KB+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon R9 270 / R7 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)

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 R9 270 / R7 370) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
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 R9 270 / R7 370's 110W — a 68.7% difference. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 450W (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID V100D-8Q	Radeon R9 270 / R7 370
TDP	225W	110W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	220mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	70
Perf/Watt	18.5	38.7+109%

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Value Analysis

The GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000 MSRP and currently averages $10000, while the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 launched at $149 and now averages $149. The Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 costs 98.5% less ($9851 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) vs 28.6 (Radeon R9 270 / R7 370) — the Radeon R9 270 / R7 370 offers 7050% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).