GRID P40-24Q vs Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
GRID P40-24Q
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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 P40-24Q is positioned at rank 338 and the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is on rank 114, so the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-24Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-24Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 470 (móvel).
| Insight | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $200), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 396% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+396%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 P40-24Q and Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
GRID P40-24Q
The GRID P40-24Q 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: 7,057 points.
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1074 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points. Launch price was $549.99.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-24Q scores 7,057 and the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) reaches 7,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-24Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-24Q) vs 4.399 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1074 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,057 | 7,000 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+10% | 4.399 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz+10% | 1074 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 12 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-24Q) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-24Q) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)).
| Feature | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-24Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 470 (móvel)'s 85W — a 90.3% difference. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-24Q) vs 350W (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 85W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 31.4 | 82.4+162% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-24Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.3 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 175.0 (Radeon RX 470 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 470 (móvel) offers 395.8% better value. The Radeon RX 470 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-24Q | Radeon RX 470 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $179-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $40-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.3 | 175.0+396% |
| Codename | GM204 | Ellesmere |
| Release | August 30 2015 | August 4 2016 |
| Ranking | #433 | #360 |
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