GRID P4-8Q vs GeForce GTX 950

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 P4-8Q is positioned at rank #261 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 P4-8Q

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89%

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5596%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

100%

#262

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100%

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97%

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95%

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95%

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95%

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94%

#269

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94%

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93%

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MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

93%

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91%

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90%

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89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P4-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	GeForce GTX 950
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $48 (vs $200), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 322.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	GeForce GTX 950
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+322.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅More affordable ($48)

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 P4-8Q and GeForce GTX 950

GRID P4-8Q

The GRID P4-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,283 points.

GeForce GTX 950

The GeForce GTX 950 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,357 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-8Q scores 5,283 and the GeForce GTX 950 reaches 5,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 950 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 950). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950).

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	GeForce GTX 950
G3D Mark Score	5,283	5,357+1%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS+22%	1.825 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96+100%	48
L1 Cache	576 KB+100%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	GeForce GTX 950
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P4-8Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 950 has 2 GB. The GRID P4-8Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	GeForce GTX 950
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P4-8Q draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 950's 90W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	GeForce GTX 950
TDP	100W	90W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	—	202mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	52.8	59.5+13%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 and now averages $48. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 76% less ($152 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 322.7% better value.