Radeon RX 560 vs GRID T4-2Q

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.•
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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-2Q

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RTX 6000 Ada Generation

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RTX 5880 Ada Generation

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Tesla M40

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Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

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RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

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Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

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Tesla K20m

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GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

100%

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FirePro 3D V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

84%

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Quadro K600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

84%

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FirePro S7000

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83%

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Quadro P5000 (móvel)

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83%

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FirePro V7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $100

81%

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MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

76%

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FireStream 9370

MSRP: $800|Avg: $50

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 560 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 T4-2Q.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 560 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 560 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $600), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 903.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+903.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560 and GRID T4-2Q

Radeon RX 560

The Radeon RX 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,682 points. Launch price was $99.

GRID T4-2Q

The GRID T4-2Q 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: 3,668 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 560 scores 3,682 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 560 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 2.611 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,682	3,668
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.611 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+85%
Boost Clock	1275 MHz+8%	1178 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 560 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 560) vs 12 Ultimate (GRID T4-2Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID T4-2Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4 (Radeon RX 560) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GRID T4-2Q).

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	HEVC,H.264,VP9,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 draws 75W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 560) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 C vs 70.

Feature	Radeon RX 560	GRID T4-2Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	168mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70 C	70
Perf/Watt	49.1+201%	16.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID T4-2Q launched at $845 and now averages $600. The Radeon RX 560 costs 90% less ($540 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.4 (Radeon RX 560) vs 6.1 (GRID T4-2Q) — the Radeon RX 560 offers 906.6% better value. The Radeon RX 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).