GRID P40-1Q vs GeForce GTX 880M

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 P40-1Q is positioned at rank 332 and the GeForce GTX 880M is on rank 116, so the GeForce GTX 880M 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 P40-1Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

82%

#316

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11541%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

99%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

99%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

98%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

97%

#338

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

96%

#339

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

91%

#340

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

90%

#341

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

84%

#342

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#343

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#345

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

81%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 880M

#106

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#108

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#109

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#113

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#114

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

100%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 880M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID P40-1Q	GeForce GTX 880M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID P40-1Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P40-1Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-1Q	GeForce GTX 880M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+0.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

GRID P40-1Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 880M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-1Q and GeForce GTX 880M

GRID P40-1Q

The GRID P40-1Q 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: 3,839 points.

GeForce GTX 880M

The GeForce GTX 880M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 954 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,826 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-1Q scores 3,839 and the GeForce GTX 880M reaches 3,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 880M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 880M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q) vs 3.05 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 880M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 993 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	GeForce GTX 880M
G3D Mark Score	3,839	3,826
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+58%	3.05 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+19%	993 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+500%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	GeForce GTX 880M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P40-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 880M has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 880M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GRID P40-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	GeForce GTX 880M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	256-bit+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 12_0 (GeForce GTX 880M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	GeForce GTX 880M
DirectX	12_1	12_0
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-1Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 880M's 122W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-1Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 880M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	GeForce GTX 880M
TDP	225W	122W-46%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	1mm
Slots	0	0
Perf/Watt	17.1	31.4+84%

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 25.5 (GeForce GTX 880M) — the GRID P40-1Q offers 0.4% better value. The GRID P40-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).