GRID P4-1Q vs Radeon R7 A8-8650

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 R7 A8-8650 is on rank 309, so the Radeon R7 A8-8650 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 Radeon R7 A8-8650

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

95%

#299

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

740%

#301

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

671%

#302

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

669%

#306

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

608%

#307

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

604%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

97%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

97%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

96%

#320

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

94%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P4-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-8650.

Insight	GRID P4-1Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 R7 A8-8650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A8-8650 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $185), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 811.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P4-1Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+811.1%)
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

Radeon R7 A8-8650 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-1Q and Radeon R7 A8-8650

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 R7 A8-8650

The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 719 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-1Q scores 730 and the Radeon R7 A8-8650 reaches 719 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-8650 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 825 MHz.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
G3D Mark Score	730+2%	719
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+662%	0.6336 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+43%	825 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	768 KB+700%	96 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 A8-8650) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
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 Radeon R7 A8-8650's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-8650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	Radeon R7 A8-8650
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	72
Perf/Watt	3.2	24.0+650%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P4-1Q launched at $5890 MSRP and currently averages $185, while the Radeon R7 A8-8650 launched at $49 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 A8-8650 costs 89.2% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 36.0 (Radeon R7 A8-8650) — the Radeon R7 A8-8650 offers 823.1% better value. The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).