Radeon R9 370 vs GRID RTX6000-8Q

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-8Q.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.6%)
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	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 370 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 370 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $500), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 851% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+851%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️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.

Radeon R9 370 Benchmark Check

GRID RTX6000-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 370 and GRID RTX6000-8Q

Radeon R9 370

The Radeon R9 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: 4,722 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 370 scores 4,722 and the GRID RTX6000-8Q reaches 4,514 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID RTX6000-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 370) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GRID RTX6000-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,722+5%	4,514
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+93%
Boost Clock	975 MHz	1178 MHz+21%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 370 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 370 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 370) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the GRID RTX6000-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GRID RTX6000-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R9 370) vs 12_2 (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GRID RTX6000-8Q
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_2
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 370) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GRID RTX6000-8Q). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GRID RTX6000-8Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	UVD 4.0	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1,MVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 370 draws 110W versus the GRID RTX6000-8Q's 225W — a 68.7% difference. The Radeon R9 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 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 R9 370	GRID RTX6000-8Q
TDP	110W-51%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	42.9+113%	20.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GRID RTX6000-8Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon R9 370 costs 89% less ($445 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) vs 9.0 (GRID RTX6000-8Q) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 854.4% better value.