GeForce GTX 970M 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.

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 P40-4Q is on rank 294, so the GeForce GTX 970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M

#17

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

152%

#19

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

138%

#20

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

138%

#24

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

125%

#25

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

124%

#27

GeForce GTX 970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-4Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

99%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

#279

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7461%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

99%

#297

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

99%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

98%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

98%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

91%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

87%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

87%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

86%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970M	GRID P40-4Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-4Q 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.

GeForce GTX 970M Benchmark Check

GRID P40-4Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M and GRID P40-4Q

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 P40-4Q

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 970M scores 5,705 and the GRID P40-4Q reaches 5,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P40-4Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GRID P40-4Q
G3D Mark Score	5,705	5,926+4%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1536+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS+16%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	480 KB+275%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GRID P40-4Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-4Q has 4 GB. The GRID P40-4Q 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 0.5 MB (GRID P40-4Q) — the GeForce GTX 970M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GRID P40-4Q
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-4Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	GRID P40-4Q
DirectX	12_1	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the GRID P40-4Q's 225W — a 94.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (GRID P40-4Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.