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GRID M40
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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 GRID M40 is positioned at rank 265 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 is on rank 113, so the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M40
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 3100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M40.
| Insight | GRID M40 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 3100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $100), it costs 35% less, resulting in a 59% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID M40 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID M40 and Radeon Pro WX 3100
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.
Radeon Pro WX 3100
The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M40 scores 2,500 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 reaches 2,584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M40 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GRID M40) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Raw compute: 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1219 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,500 | 2,584+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7933 TFLOPS | 1.248 TFLOPS+57% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1219 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID M40 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M40) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GRID M40 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M40 draws 50W versus the Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 26.1% difference. The GRID M40 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M40) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-23% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 50.0+26% | 39.8 |
Value Analysis
The GRID M40 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 launched at $199 and now averages $65. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 costs 35% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (GRID M40) vs 39.8 (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 59.2% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Pro WX 3100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $199-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $65-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 39.8+59% |
| Codename | GM107 | Lexa |
| Release | May 18 2016 | June 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #742 | #624 |
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