Radeon R7 370 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q
Radeon R7 370
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID RTX6000-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 370.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R7 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $500), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 873.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+873.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($51) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Radeon R7 370 and GRID RTX6000-8Q
Radeon R7 370
The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.
GRID RTX6000-8Q
The GRID RTX6000-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,514 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 370 scores 4,482 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,482 | 4,514 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+142% |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1178 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 768 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 370) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-56% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 221mm | 267mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 44.8+123% | 20.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon R7 370 costs 89.8% less ($449 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the Radeon R7 370 offers 876.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R7 370 | GRID RTX6000-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $51-90% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.9+877% | 9.0 |
| Codename | Trinidad | GM204 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #467 | #505 |
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