GeForce GTX 970M vs GRID P40-12Q
GeForce GTX 970M
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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.
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 GeForce GTX 970M is positioned at rank 27 and the GRID P40-12Q is on rank 351, so the GeForce GTX 970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-12Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P40-12Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970M | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce GTX 970M and GRID P40-12Q
GeForce GTX 970M
The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.
GRID P40-12Q
The GRID P40-12Q 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: 5,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the GRID P40-12Q reaches 5,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P40-12Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,705+3% | 5,540 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2048+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.657 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+82% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 1178 MHz+13% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB | 768 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-12Q has 4 GB. The GRID P40-12Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-12Q) — the GRID P40-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the GRID P40-12Q's 225W — a 94.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (GRID P40-12Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 81W-64% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 70.4+186% | 24.6 |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-12Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $5699 |
| Codename | GM204 | GM204 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #408 | #433 |
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