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T400
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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 is positioned at rank 80 and the GRID T4-2Q is on rank 231, so the T400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar T400
Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T400 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The T400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID T4-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID T4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the T400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | T400 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑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 |
💎 Value Proposition
The T400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $600 for the GRID T4-2Q, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 229.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | T400 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+229.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($179) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of T400 and GRID T4-2Q
T400
The T400 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: 3,609 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The T400 scores 3,609 and the GRID T4-2Q reaches 3,668 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The T400 is built on Turing while the GRID T4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (T400) vs 2,048 (GRID T4-2Q). Raw compute: 1.094 TFLOPS (T400) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID T4-2Q). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | T400 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,609 | 3,668+2% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | T400 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The T400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-2Q has 2 GB. The T400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T400) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-2Q) — the GRID T4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | T400 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The T400 draws 30W versus the GRID T4-2Q's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T400) vs 350W (GRID T4-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | T400 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-87% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 120.3+638% | 16.3 |
Value Analysis
The T400 launched at $180 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the GRID T4-2Q launched at $845 and now averages $600. The T400 costs 70.2% less ($421 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.2 (T400) vs 6.1 (GRID T4-2Q) — the T400 offers 231.1% better value. The T400 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).
| Feature | T400 | GRID T4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $180-79% | $845 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179-70% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 20.2+231% | 6.1 |
| Codename | TU117 | GM204 |
| Release | May 6 2021 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #532 | #433 |
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