GeForce GTX 960 vs GRID P40-4Q

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 960

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1460.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.8 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P40-4Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P40-4Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌24000% longer card at 241mm vs 1mm.

GRID P40-4Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 241mm, a 240mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
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1407.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 30.8 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

GeForce GTX 960

2015

GRID P40-4Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1460.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.8 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P40-4Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P40-4Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Measures 1mm instead of 241mm, a 240mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌24000% longer card at 241mm vs 1mm.

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.
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1407.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 30.8 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 960 better than GRID P40-4Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,133 vs 5,926 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 960 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (100W vs 225W).

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

GeForce GTX 960 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 960 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. GeForce GTX 960 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 960 is about $2,801 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 3.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $199 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (100W vs 225W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GRID P40-4Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID P40-4Q is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $3,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 960 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 960 Benchmark Check

GRID P40-4Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
1080p
low	80 FPS	103 FPS
medium	68 FPS	89 FPS
high	57 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	90 FPS
medium	60 FPS	79 FPS
high	44 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	29 FPS
medium	24 FPS	27 FPS
high	16 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	16 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open GRID P40-4Q

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
1080p
low	139 FPS	111 FPS
medium	109 FPS	78 FPS
high	88 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	77 FPS	72 FPS
medium	57 FPS	49 FPS
high	42 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	36 FPS
medium	19 FPS	25 FPS
high	16 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open GRID P40-4Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
1080p
low	276 FPS	267 FPS
medium	221 FPS	213 FPS
high	184 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	200 FPS
medium	166 FPS	160 FPS
high	138 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	138 FPS	133 FPS
medium	110 FPS	107 FPS
high	92 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	67 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open GRID P40-4Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
1080p
low	168 FPS	166 FPS
medium	139 FPS	133 FPS
high	125 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	121 FPS
medium	99 FPS	99 FPS
high	89 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	62 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	70 FPS
medium	55 FPS	54 FPS
high	45 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	29 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 960 Open GRID P40-4Q

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960 and GRID P40-4Q

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

GRID P40-4Q

The GRID P40-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,926 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960 scores 6,133 and the GRID P40-4Q reaches 5,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P40-4Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q). Raw compute: 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
G3D Mark Score	6,133+3%	5,926
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1536+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.413 TFLOPS+5%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	384 KB+200%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 960 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID P40-4Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) vs 0.5 MB (GRID P40-4Q) — the GeForce GTX 960 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960 draws 100W versus the GRID P40-4Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 960 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 960) vs 350W (GRID P40-4Q). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960	GRID P40-4Q
TDP	100W-56%	225W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75 C	—
Perf/Watt	61.3+133%	26.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 MSRP, while the GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 93.4% less ($2801 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 30.8 (GeForce GTX 960) vs 2.0 (GRID P40-4Q) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 1440% better value. The GeForce GTX 960 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).