Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 vs GRID T4-8Q

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-8Q

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GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

100%

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GRID T4-1Q

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91%

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GRID M60-2Q

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91%

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90%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

89%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

88%

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86%

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86%

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84%

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83%

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83%

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81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID T4-8Q.

Insight	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280	GRID T4-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+50%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (278mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $1,000), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2758.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280	GRID T4-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2758.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)

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.

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 Benchmark Check

GRID T4-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 and GRID T4-8Q

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,765 points. Launch price was $449.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 scores 4,765 and the GRID T4-8Q reaches 4,762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280	GRID T4-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,765	4,762
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+17%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.867 TFLOPS+29%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	112+17%	96
L1 Cache	448 KB	576 KB+29%
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280	GRID T4-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-8Q has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280	GRID T4-8Q
VRAM Capacity	3 GB+50%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	384-bit+500%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.75 MB	2 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 draws 200W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280	GRID T4-8Q
TDP	200W	100W-50%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	278mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	23.8	47.6+100%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $1000. The Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 costs 96.5% less ($965 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 136.1 (Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280) vs 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) — the Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280 offers 2735.4% better value. The GRID T4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280	GRID T4-8Q
MSRP	$279-89%	$2500
Avg Price (30d)	$35-97%	$1000
Performance per Dollar	136.1+2735%	4.8
Codename	Tahiti	GM204
Release	January 31 2012	August 30 2015
Ranking	#454	#535