RTXA5000-24Q 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. The RTXA5000-24Q is positioned at rank 331 and the GRID T4-8Q is on rank 302, so the GRID T4-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar RTXA5000-24Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

81%

#316

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11452%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

100%

#333

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

99%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

98%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

98%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

98%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

97%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

96%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

95%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

91%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

89%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

84%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

83%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

82%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-8Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

83%

#287

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7775%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

100%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

95%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

93%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

91%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

91%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

90%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

89%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

88%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

86%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

86%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

84%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

83%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

83%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

81%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTXA5000-24Q is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The RTXA5000-24Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID T4-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RTXA5000-24Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID T4-8Q.

Insight	RTXA5000-24Q	GRID T4-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID T4-8Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $1,000 versus $2,100 for the RTXA5000-24Q, it costs 52% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 108.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTXA5000-24Q	GRID T4-8Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+108.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,100)	✅More affordable ($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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTXA5000-24Q and GRID T4-8Q

RTXA5000-24Q

The RTXA5000-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1170 MHz to 1695 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,803 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 RTXA5000-24Q scores 4,803 and the GRID T4-8Q reaches 4,762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTXA5000-24Q is built on Ampere while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 8,192 (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 27.77 TFLOPS (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	GRID T4-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,803	4,762
Architecture	Ampere	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	8 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	8192+433%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	27.77 TFLOPS+1152%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	256+167%	96
L1 Cache	8 MB+1329%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	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	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) — the RTXA5000-24Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	GRID T4-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RTXA5000-24Q draws 230W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 78.8% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RTXA5000-24Q	GRID T4-8Q
TDP	230W	100W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	20.9	47.6+128%

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Value Analysis

The RTXA5000-24Q launched at $3721 MSRP and currently averages $2100, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 and now averages $1000. The GRID T4-8Q costs 52.4% less ($1100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.3 (RTXA5000-24Q) vs 4.8 (GRID T4-8Q) — the GRID T4-8Q offers 108.7% better value. The RTXA5000-24Q is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).