GRID P40-12Q vs Radeon Pro WX 5100
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 WX 5100 is on rank 132, so the Radeon Pro WX 5100 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 WX 5100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-12Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+97.6%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 5100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $5,699), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4614.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4614.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 WX 5100
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 WX 5100
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 713 MHz to 1086 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-12Q scores 5,540 and the Radeon Pro WX 5100 reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-12Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q) vs 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1086 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,540 | 5,500 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+14% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+24% | 3.892 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+8% | 1086 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+71% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 WX 5100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 97.6% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 7.906 GB+98% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-12Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX 5100's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-12Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 82°C |
| Perf/Watt | 24.6 | 73.3+198% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-12Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499 and now averages $120. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 costs 97.9% less ($5579 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.0 (GRID P40-12Q) vs 45.8 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) — the Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 4480% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $499-91% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5699 | $120-98% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.0 | 45.8+4480% |
| Codename | GM204 | Ellesmere |
| Release | August 30 2015 | November 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #433 | #416 |
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