GRID P4-8Q vs Radeon HD 8990

GRID P4-8Q

2015Core: 722 MHz

Radeon HD 8990

2013Core: 950 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P4-8Q

100

5,283

+1.3%

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Radeon HD 8990

375

5,214

0.0%

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

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98%

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89%

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#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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93%

#271

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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 1.3% 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 8990.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 8990
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P4-8Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P4-8Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $200 (vs $999), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 406.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 8990
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+406.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($200)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)

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 8990 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-8Q and Radeon HD 8990

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 8990

The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-8Q scores 5,283 and the Radeon HD 8990 reaches 5,214 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8990 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 8990).

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 8990
G3D Mark Score	5,283+1%	5,214
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048 ×2+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.218 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2+85%
ROPs	64+100%	32 ×2
TMUs	96	128 ×2+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 8990
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 8990 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 x2. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 8990) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 8990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit x2+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 8990's 375W — a 115.8% difference. The GRID P4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-8Q) vs 750W (Radeon HD 8990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon HD 8990
TDP	100W-73%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Perf/Watt	52.8+280%	13.9

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Value Analysis

The GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon HD 8990 launched at $999 and now averages $999. The GRID P4-8Q costs 80% less ($799 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 5.2 (Radeon HD 8990) — the GRID P4-8Q offers 407.7% better value. The GRID P4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).