GRID P4-1Q vs GeForce GT 340

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 P4-1Q is positioned at rank 413 and the GeForce GT 340 is on rank 170, so the GeForce GT 340 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 GRID P4-1Q

#398

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

123108%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

100%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

83%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

75%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

67%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

67%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

58%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

50%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

50%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

42%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

33%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

17%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

8%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 340

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

983%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

944%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

933%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

932%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

930%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

925%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

913%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

909%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

901%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

899%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

888%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

886%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

870%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

869%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

92%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

91%

#155

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1084%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

99%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

99%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

97%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

97%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

95%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#181

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P4-1Q.

Insight	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 340
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 340 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $185), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 835.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 340
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+835.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($185)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 P4-1Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-1Q and GeForce GT 340

GRID P4-1Q

The GRID P4-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 730 points.

GeForce GT 340

The GeForce GT 340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 738 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-1Q scores 730 and the GeForce GT 340 reaches 738 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GT 340 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 340). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 340).

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 340
G3D Mark Score	730	738+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+533%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+2300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 340
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P4-1Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 340 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 340 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 340) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 340
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P4-1Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 340's 64W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-1Q) vs 300W (GeForce GT 340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 340
TDP	225W	64W-72%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	3.2	11.5+259%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P4-1Q launched at $5890 MSRP and currently averages $185, while the GeForce GT 340 launched at $100 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 340 costs 89.2% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 36.9 (GeForce GT 340) — the GeForce GT 340 offers 846.2% better value. The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).