GRID M40 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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. The GRID M40 is positioned at rank #265 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar GRID M40

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100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M40 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M40 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD.

Insight	GRID M40	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M40 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.

GRID M40 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M40 and Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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 RX Vega 11 PRD

The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,402 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M40 scores 2,500 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD reaches 2,402 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M40 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GRID M40) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Raw compute: 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
G3D Mark Score	2,500+4%	2,402
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 5.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7933 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+122%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1251 MHz+25%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32	44+38%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID M40 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD has 0 MB. The GRID M40 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M40 draws 50W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M40) vs 0W (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GRID M40	Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	50.0	160.1+220%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M40 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD costs 100+% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (GRID M40) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).