GRID P40-2Q vs Arc A730M
GRID P40-2Q
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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 P40-2Q is positioned at rank 310 and the Arc A730M is on rank 196, so the Arc A730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-2Q
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A730M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Arc A730M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-2Q.
| Insight | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A730M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 P40-2Q and Arc A730M
GRID P40-2Q
The GRID P40-2Q 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: 9,581 points.
Arc A730M
The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the Arc A730M reaches 9,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,581 | 9,808+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 12.6 TFLOPS+161% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2050 MHz+74% |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 128 | 192+50% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4.5 MB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID P40-2Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 95.1% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 80W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 122.6+188% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A730M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | DG2-512 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #433 | #264 |
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