GRID P4-8Q vs Radeon R9 M295X
GRID P4-8Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID P4-8Q is positioned at rank 261 and the Radeon R9 M295X is on rank 273, so the GRID P4-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-8Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M295X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P4-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M295X.
| Insight | GRID P4-8Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M295X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M295X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P4-8Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+30%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 P4-8Q and Radeon R9 M295X
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 R9 M295X
The Radeon R9 M295X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 23 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,150 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P4-8Q scores 5,283 and the Radeon R9 M295X reaches 5,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M295X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M295X). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M295X).
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,283+3% | 5,150 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.218 TFLOPS | 2.961 TFLOPS+33% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L1 Cache | 576 KB+13% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M295X) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P4-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M295X's 250W — a 85.7% difference. The GRID P4-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M295X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-60% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 52.8+156% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 M295X launched at $300 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M295X costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 34.3 (Radeon R9 M295X) — the Radeon R9 M295X offers 29.9% better value. The GRID P4-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GRID P4-8Q | Radeon R9 M295X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $300-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $150-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.4 | 34.3+30% |
| Codename | GM204 | Amethyst |
| Release | August 30 2015 | November 23 2014 |
| Ranking | #535 | #437 |
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