GRID M40 vs P106-090

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.

GRID M40 vs P106-090 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID M40 vs P106-090: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID M40

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 75W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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157.1% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$389 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).

P106-090

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $611 less on MSRP ($389 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 153.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.3 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($389 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌50% higher power demand at 75W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID M40 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (2,500 vs 2,466), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID M40 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

P106-090 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $611 cheaper on MSRP at $389 vs $1,000, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 153.6% (6.3 vs 2.5), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, P106-090 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GRID M40 has the stronger long-term case.

GRID M40 vs P106-090 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GRID M40

The GRID M40 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,500 points.

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M40 scores 2,500 and the P106-090 reaches 2,466 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M40 is built on Maxwell while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GRID M40) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GRID M40	P106-090
G3D Mark Score	2,500+1%	2,466
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7933 TFLOPS	2.352 TFLOPS+196%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1531 MHz+53%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	192 KB	288 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M40	P106-090
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID M40 and 64-bit on the P106-090. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M40) vs 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the GRID M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M40	P106-090
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M40 draws 50W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 40% difference. The GRID M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M40) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID M40	P106-090
TDP	50W-33%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	250mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	60°C
Perf/Watt	50.0+52%	32.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID M40 came in at $1000, while the P106-090 launched at $389. On MSRP, P106-090 was 61.1% cheaper ($611 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (GRID M40) vs 6.3 (P106-090) — the P106-090 offers 152% better value. The newer card here is P106-090 (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GRID M40	P106-090
MSRP	$1000	$389-61%
Performance per Dollar	2.5	6.3+152%
Codename	GM107	GP106
Release	May 18 2016	July 31 2017
Ranking	#742	#639

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