GRID P40-1Q vs Radeon HD 8970M
GRID P40-1Q
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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 P40-1Q is positioned at rank 332 and the Radeon HD 8970M is on rank 78, so the Radeon HD 8970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-1Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8970M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-1Q.
| Insight | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $170), it costs 12% less, resulting in a 12.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170) |
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 P40-1Q and Radeon HD 8970M
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.
Radeon HD 8970M
The Radeon HD 8970M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,876 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-1Q scores 3,839 and the Radeon HD 8970M reaches 3,876 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8970M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8970M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q) vs 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8970M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,839 | 3,876 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+109% | 2.304 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+31% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+140% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P40-1Q comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8970M has 4 GB. The Radeon HD 8970M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GRID P40-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 8970M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8970M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1 | 38.8+127% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-1Q costs 11.8% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 22.8 (Radeon HD 8970M) — the GRID P40-1Q offers 12.3% better value. The GRID P40-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon HD 8970M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-12% | $170 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6+12% | 22.8 |
| Codename | GM204 | Neptune |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 14 2013 |
| Ranking | #525 | #507 |
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