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.

GRID T4-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 16: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

GRID T4-8Q

2015

Radeon Pro Vega 16

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro Vega 16: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro Vega 16 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro Vega 16 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 4,762 vs 4,809 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 100W).

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

GRID T4-8Q is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro Vega 16 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $2,500 MSRP, and you are getting 1.0% higher G3D Mark. GRID T4-8Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GRID T4-8Q make more sense than Radeon Pro Vega 16?

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 future-proofing and staying closer to $2,500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro Vega 16. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro Vega 16 currently gives you 1.0% higher G3D Mark. GRID T4-8Q still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

GRID T4-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega 16 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	105 FPS	79 FPS
medium	86 FPS	68 FPS
high	69 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	70 FPS
medium	73 FPS	60 FPS
high	53 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	25 FPS
medium	27 FPS	23 FPS
high	18 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	120 FPS	111 FPS
medium	94 FPS	82 FPS
high	77 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	83 FPS	63 FPS
medium	61 FPS	43 FPS
high	50 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	21 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	24 FPS
medium	28 FPS	16 FPS
high	27 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	9 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	214 FPS	216 FPS
medium	171 FPS	173 FPS
high	143 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	161 FPS	162 FPS
medium	129 FPS	130 FPS
high	107 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	107 FPS	108 FPS
medium	86 FPS	87 FPS
high	71 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
1080p
low	184 FPS	140 FPS
medium	149 FPS	111 FPS
high	132 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	101 FPS
medium	110 FPS	81 FPS
high	98 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	60 FPS
medium	60 FPS	46 FPS
high	49 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	25 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID T4-8Q and Radeon Pro Vega 16

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.

Radeon Pro Vega 16

The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,809 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 and the Radeon Pro Vega 16 reaches 4,809 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID T4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID T4-8Q) vs 2.437 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 16).

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
G3D Mark Score	4,762	4,809
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1536+50%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	2.437 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	576 KB+125%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID T4-8Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 has 0 MB. The GRID T4-8Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the GRID T4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro Vega 16's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID T4-8Q) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 16). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	GRID T4-8Q	Radeon Pro Vega 16
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80
Perf/Watt	47.6	64.1+35%

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Value Analysis

The GRID T4-8Q launched at $2500 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega 16 launched at $0. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 costs 100+% less ($2500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.9 (GRID T4-8Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Pro Vega 16) — the Radeon Pro Vega 16 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 16 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).