GeForce GTX 760 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 760

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 914.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

GRID T4-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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904% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.9 vs 19.3 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 760

2013

GRID T4-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 914.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 19.3 vs 1.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 170W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌70% higher power demand at 170W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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904% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.9 vs 19.3 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 760 better than GRID T4-8Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 4,813 vs 4,762 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 760 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 760 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 760 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce GTX 760 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 760 is about $2,251 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 1.1% higher G3D Mark. GRID T4-8Q is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (100W vs 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GRID T4-8Q make more sense than GeForce GTX 760?

Yes. GRID T4-8Q is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (100W vs 170W), and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 760. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 760 currently gives you 1.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 914.8%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 760 Benchmark Check

GRID T4-8Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	GRID T4-8Q
1080p
low	100 FPS	105 FPS
medium	86 FPS	86 FPS
high	68 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	87 FPS
medium	77 FPS	73 FPS
high	53 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	28 FPS
medium	26 FPS	27 FPS
high	17 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open GRID T4-8Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	GRID T4-8Q
1080p
low	137 FPS	120 FPS
medium	94 FPS	94 FPS
high	70 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	83 FPS
medium	47 FPS	61 FPS
high	34 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	37 FPS
medium	17 FPS	28 FPS
high	13 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open GRID T4-8Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	GRID T4-8Q
1080p
low	217 FPS	214 FPS
medium	173 FPS	171 FPS
high	144 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	108 FPS	107 FPS
1440p
low	162 FPS	161 FPS
medium	130 FPS	129 FPS
high	108 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	107 FPS
medium	87 FPS	86 FPS
high	72 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	54 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open GRID T4-8Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 760	GRID T4-8Q
1080p
low	181 FPS	184 FPS
medium	136 FPS	149 FPS
high	122 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	103 FPS
1440p
low	137 FPS	132 FPS
medium	104 FPS	110 FPS
high	94 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	77 FPS
medium	57 FPS	60 FPS
high	47 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	36 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 760 Open GRID T4-8Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 760 and GRID T4-8Q

GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 760 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 980 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,813 points. Launch price was $249.

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 GeForce GTX 760 scores 4,813 and the GRID T4-8Q reaches 4,762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760 is built on Kepler while the GRID T4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q). Raw compute: 2.378 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GRID T4-8Q
G3D Mark Score	4,813+1%	4,762
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152	1536+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.378 TFLOPS+7%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	96	96
L1 Cache	96 KB	576 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 760 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID T4-8Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GRID T4-8Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 760 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID T4-8Q has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 760 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760) vs 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	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 GeForce GTX 760 draws 170W versus the GRID T4-8Q's 100W — a 51.9% difference. The GRID T4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 760) vs 350W (GRID T4-8Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 760	GRID T4-8Q
TDP	170W	100W-41%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	28.3	47.6+68%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 760 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500. The GeForce GTX 760 costs 90% less ($2251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 19.3 (GeForce GTX 760) vs 1.9 (GRID T4-8Q) — the GeForce GTX 760 offers 915.8% better value. The GRID T4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).