T400 4GB vs GRID M60-4Q

T400 4GB

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 MHz

GRID M60-4Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

T400 4GB

3,803

0.0%

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GRID M60-4Q

225

3,831

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

About G3D Mark

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 T400 4GB is positioned at rank 63 and the GRID M60-4Q is on rank 318, so the T400 4GB 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 T400 4GB

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

97%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

97%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

96%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

92%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

90%

#48

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

618%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

100%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

93%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

91%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

91%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

91%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-4Q

#303

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9656%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

100%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

99%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

99%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

99%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

97%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

93%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

93%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

91%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

90%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

87%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

85%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

84%

#333

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T400 4GB is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The T400 4GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M60-4Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-4Q 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 T400 4GB.

Insight	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR 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 T400 4GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $120 for the GRID M60-4Q, it costs 18% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 20.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+20.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($99)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

T400 4GB Benchmark Check

GRID M60-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of T400 4GB and GRID M60-4Q

T400 4GB

The T400 4GB is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.

GRID M60-4Q

The GRID M60-4Q 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: 3,831 points.

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Graphics Performance

The T400 4GB scores 3,803 and the GRID M60-4Q reaches 3,831 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T400 4GB is built on Turing while the GRID M60-4Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (T400 4GB) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-4Q). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (T400 4GB) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-4Q). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
G3D Mark Score	3,803	3,831
Architecture	Turing	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.094 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+341%
Boost Clock	1425 MHz+21%	1178 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	384 KB	768 KB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T400 4GB) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-4Q) — the GRID M60-4Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (T400 4GB) vs 12 (GRID M60-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	3	4+33%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (T400 4GB) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GRID M60-4Q). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs NVDEC.

Feature	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	NVDEC
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,VP9

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The T400 4GB draws 30W versus the GRID M60-4Q's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The T400 4GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T400 4GB) vs 350W (GRID M60-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 156mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	T400 4GB	GRID M60-4Q
TDP	30W-87%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	156mm	267mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	126.8+646%	17.0

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Value Analysis

The T400 4GB launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the GRID M60-4Q launched at $2500 and now averages $120. The T400 4GB costs 17.5% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.4 (T400 4GB) vs 31.9 (GRID M60-4Q) — the T400 4GB offers 20.4% better value. The T400 4GB is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).