GPU·Budget

GRID T4-8Q

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

4,762

MSRP

$2500

AVG Price

$1000

August 30 2015
100 Watt
Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Overview

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.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar GRID T4-8Q

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120%
#388
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119%
#389
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MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
118%
#390
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MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600
116%
#391
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509
116%
#392
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
114%
#393
Quadro FX 540
MSRP: $299|Avg: $15
113%
#394
GRID M10-0Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150
112%
#395
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
109%
#396
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MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
109%
#397
108%
#398
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $10
107%
#399
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
105%
#400
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
104%
#401
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $500
100%
#402
GRID T4-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000
100%
#403
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MSRP: $149|Avg: $30
99%
#404
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15
97%
#405
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MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
88%
#406
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MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
87%
#407
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MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
84%
#408
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
84%
#409
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MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
83%
#410
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MSRP: $489|Avg: $100
83%
#411
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MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499
79%
#412
L2
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500
76%
#413
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MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
73%
#414
Quadro P500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
70%
#415
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MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
66%
#416
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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $1000
66%
#417
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MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
62%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GRID T4-8Q specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GRID T4-8Q scores 4,762 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.218 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationGRID T4-8Q
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score4,762
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationMaxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGM204
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute1536
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling96
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending64
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency722 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance2.218 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second69.31 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count5,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#535
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID T4-8Q is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGRID T4-8Q
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache576 kB
L2 Cache2 MB
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID T4-8Q draws 100 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationGRID T4-8Q
TDPPower consumption under load100 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $1,000 (MSRP: $2500), the GRID T4-8Q delivers 5 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #535 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGRID T4-8Q
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$2500
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$1000
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#535
Release DateAugust 30 2015
Release Year2015

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