
GRID P4-1Q vs Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

GRID P4-1Q
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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 P4-1Q is positioned at rank 413 and the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is on rank 218, so the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-1Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P4-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P4-1Q 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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-1Q and Radeon HD 7550M/7650M

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.

Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 729 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P4-1Q scores 730 and the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M reaches 729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M).
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 730 | 729 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+220% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+458% | 0.864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+220% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+380% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P4-1Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P4-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M's 40W — a 139.6% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 40W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 18.2+469% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5890 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | Heathrow |
| Release | August 30 2015 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #525 | #787 |
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