GRID P4-8Q vs Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

CPU

GPU

GRID P4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

2013Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P4-8Q

100

5,283

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

200

5,248

0.0%

Radeon R7 260

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

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 P4-8Q 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

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

98%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

89%

#246

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5596%

#261

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

100%

#262

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

100%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

97%

#265

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

95%

#266

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

95%

#267

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

95%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

94%

#269

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

94%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

93%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

93%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

91%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

90%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

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 GRID P4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $200), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 396.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+396.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)	✅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.

GRID P4-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-8Q and Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

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.

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-8Q scores 5,283 and the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X reaches 5,248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X).

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	5,283	5,248
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+85%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96	128+33%
L1 Cache	576 KB+13%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
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)

The GRID P4-8Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X has 3 GB. The GRID P4-8Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB+167%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P4-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The GRID P4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-8Q) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
TDP	100W-50%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	—	275mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	80 C
Perf/Watt	52.8+102%	26.2

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Value Analysis

The GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X launched at $299 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 131.2 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X offers 397% better value. The GRID P4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).