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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID M40
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M40.
| Insight | GRID M40 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $100 (vs $100), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2.1% better value per dollar than the GRID M40.
| Insight | GRID M40 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GRID M40 and Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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 Ryzen 7 4700G
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,553 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M40 scores 2,500 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G reaches 2,553 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M40 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 384 (GRID M40) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Raw compute: 0.7933 TFLOPS (GRID M40) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,500 | 2,553+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1792+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7933 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+1979% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 2300 MHz+130% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 112+250% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M40 draws 50W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 43W — a 15.1% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M40) vs 300W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 43W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 50.0 | 59.4+19% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M40 launched at $1000 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G launched at $299 and now averages $100. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (GRID M40) vs 25.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G offers 2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GRID M40 | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1000 | $299-70% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 25.5+2% |
| Codename | GM107 | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 18 2016 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #742 | #229 |
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