
GRID P4-1Q vs Radeon M535DX

GRID P4-1Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M535DX is on rank 268, so the Radeon M535DX 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 M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon M535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P4-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| 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 M535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $185 for the GRID P4-1Q, it costs 78% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 375.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+375.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($185) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 P4-1Q and Radeon M535DX

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 M535DX
The Radeon M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 750 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P4-1Q scores 730 and the Radeon M535DX reaches 750 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon M535DX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 512 (Radeon M535DX). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 730 | 750+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+300% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+287% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1218 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+500% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon M535DX) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P4-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon M535DX's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon M535DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 15.0+369% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P4-1Q launched at $5890 MSRP and currently averages $185, while the Radeon M535DX launched at $200 and now averages $40. The Radeon M535DX costs 78.4% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) — the Radeon M535DX offers 382.1% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P4-1Q | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5890 | $200-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $185 | $40-78% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.9 | 18.8+382% |
| Codename | GM204 | Lexa |
| Release | August 30 2015 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #525 | #772 |
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