GRID P4-2Q vs Radeon Pro 555
GRID P4-2Q
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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 P4-2Q is positioned at rank #285 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 P4-2Q
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555.
| Insight | GRID P4-2Q | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 GRID P4-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P4-2Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $235 (vs $1,000), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 328.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P4-2Q | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+328.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($235) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 P4-2Q and Radeon Pro 555
GRID P4-2Q
The GRID P4-2Q 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: 3,162 points.
Radeon Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P4-2Q scores 3,162 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-2Q) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-2Q) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).
| Feature | GRID P4-2Q | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,162 | 3,141 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+269% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+300% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P4-2Q | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-2Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) — the GRID P4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P4-2Q | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P4-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-2Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P4-2Q | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 14.1 | 41.9+197% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P4-2Q launched at $1500 MSRP and currently averages $235, while the Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 and now averages $1000. The GRID P4-2Q costs 76.5% less ($765 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.5 (GRID P4-2Q) vs 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) — the GRID P4-2Q offers 335.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P4-2Q | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1500 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $235-77% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.5+335% | 3.1 |
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #433 | #574 |
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