GRID P40-1Q vs Radeon RX Vega M GL
GRID P40-1Q
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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 P40-1Q is positioned at rank 332 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL is on rank 208, so the Radeon RX Vega M GL 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 RX Vega M GL
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega M GL uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GL likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega M GL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P40-1Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega M GL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.7% better value per dollar than the GRID P40-1Q.
| Insight | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.7%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-1Q and Radeon RX Vega M GL
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 RX Vega M GL
The Radeon RX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,906 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-1Q scores 3,839 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL reaches 3,906 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega M GL uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q) vs 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,839 | 3,906+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+86% | 2.588 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+17% | 1011 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+140% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX Vega M GL has 0 MB. The GRID P40-1Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-1Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GL) — the GRID P40-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 1024-bit+1500% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 6.
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 6 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-1Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 65W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1 | 60.1+251% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-1Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL launched at $150 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 26.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL) — the Radeon RX Vega M GL offers 1.6% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-1Q | Radeon RX Vega M GL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $150-95% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6 | 26.0+2% |
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 22 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | February 1 2018 |
| Ranking | #525 | #500 |
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