GRID P40-12Q vs Radeon PRO W6300
GRID P40-12Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 P40-12Q is positioned at rank 351 and the Radeon PRO W6300 is on rank 51, so the Radeon PRO W6300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-12Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon PRO W6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon PRO W6300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-12Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon PRO W6300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P40-12Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon PRO W6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $5,699 for the GRID P40-12Q, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3713% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3713%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699) | ✅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 P40-12Q and Radeon PRO W6300
GRID P40-12Q
The GRID P40-12Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,540 points.
Radeon PRO W6300
The Radeon PRO W6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1512 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,560 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-12Q scores 5,540 and the Radeon PRO W6300 reaches 5,560 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-12Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon PRO W6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q) vs 768 (Radeon PRO W6300). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q) vs 3.133 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6300). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,540 | 5,560 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+167% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+54% | 3.133 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2040 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID P40-12Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6300 has 2 GB. The GRID P40-12Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-12Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6300) — the GRID P40-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-12Q draws 225W versus the Radeon PRO W6300's 25W — a 160% difference. The Radeon PRO W6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-12Q) vs 350W (Radeon PRO W6300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 25W-89% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 24.6 | 222.4+804% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-12Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the Radeon PRO W6300 launched at $200 and now averages $150. The Radeon PRO W6300 costs 97.4% less ($5549 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (GRID P40-12Q) vs 37.1 (Radeon PRO W6300) — the Radeon PRO W6300 offers 3610% better value. The Radeon PRO W6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon PRO W6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $200-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5699 | $150-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0 | 37.1+3610% |
| Codename | GM204 | Navi 24 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #433 | #413 |
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