Radeon R9 370 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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MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

100%

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88%

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86%

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86%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID T4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 370 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	GRID T4-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 $1,000), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1702.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 370	GRID T4-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1702.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️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 R9 370 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 370 and GRID T4-8Q

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 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 R9 370 scores 4,722 and the GRID T4-8Q reaches 4,762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon R9 370) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 2.496 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 370) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GRID T4-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,722	4,762
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.496 TFLOPS+13%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	96+20%
L1 Cache	384 KB	576 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 370	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 R9 370 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-8Q 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 T4-8Q) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GRID T4-8Q
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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 370 draws 110W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 9.5% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R9 370) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 370	GRID T4-8Q
TDP	110W	100W-9%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	42.9	47.6+11%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $1000. The Radeon R9 370 costs 94.5% less ($945 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 85.9 (Radeon R9 370) vs 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) — the Radeon R9 370 offers 1689.6% better value.