GRID P40-1Q vs Radeon R9 M485X

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 R9 M485X is on rank 393, so the GRID P40-1Q 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 Radeon R9 M485X

#383

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1285%

#385

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1165%

#386

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1162%

#390

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1056%

#391

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1049%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

100%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

100%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

95%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

89%

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 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M485X.

Insight	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon R9 M485X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
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 $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon R9 M485X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1%)	❌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

Radeon R9 M485X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-1Q and Radeon R9 M485X

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 R9 M485X

The Radeon R9 M485X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,801 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-1Q scores 3,839 and the Radeon R9 M485X reaches 3,801 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 R9 M485X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M485X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M485X).

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon R9 M485X
G3D Mark Score	3,839	3,801
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+63%	2.961 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+50%	512 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon R9 M485X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-1Q) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M485X) — the GRID P40-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon R9 M485X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M485X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon R9 M485X
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M485X's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID P40-1Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M485X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon R9 M485X
TDP	225W-10%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	17.1+13%	15.2

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-1Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 M485X launched at $450 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 25.3 (Radeon R9 M485X) — the GRID P40-1Q offers 1.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M485X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).