GRID P40-12Q vs Radeon TM
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 TM is on rank 55, so the Radeon TM 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 TM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon TM is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Radeon TM 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 TM is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-12Q.
| Insight | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon TM remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 TM
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 TM
The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-12Q scores 5,540 and the Radeon TM reaches 5,564 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 TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,540 | 5,564 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.939 TFLOPS+23% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2900 MHz+146% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| 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 TM's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-12Q) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 24.6 | 370.9+1408% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon TM is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-12Q | Radeon TM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5699 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | Strix Point |
| Release | August 30 2015 | July 15 2024 |
| Ranking | #433 | #312 |
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