GRID P4-8Q vs Radeon R9 M395X

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 M395X is on rank 391, so the GRID P4-8Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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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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 Radeon R9 M395X

#381

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1273%

#383

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1154%

#384

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1151%

#388

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1046%

#389

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1039%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

100%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

99%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

99%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

97%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

91%

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 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M395X.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon R9 M395X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
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 Radeon R9 M395X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M395X holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 29.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon R9 M395X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+29.2%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-8Q and Radeon R9 M395X

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 M395X

The Radeon R9 M395X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,120 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P4-8Q scores 5,283 and the Radeon R9 M395X reaches 5,120 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M395X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M395X). Raw compute: 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M395X).

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon R9 M395X
G3D Mark Score	5,283+3%	5,120
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon R9 M395X
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)

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 M395X) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon R9 M395X
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P4-8Q draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M395X's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M395X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P4-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M395X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GRID P4-8Q	Radeon R9 M395X
TDP	100W	75W-25%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Perf/Watt	52.8	68.3+29%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon R9 M395X launched at $600 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M395X costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) vs 34.1 (Radeon R9 M395X) — the Radeon R9 M395X offers 29.2% better value.