GRID P40-2Q vs GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
GRID P40-2Q
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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 P40-2Q is positioned at rank 310 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is on rank 8, so the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design 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 GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $340), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 132.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+132.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
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.
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1379 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,842 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,842 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1379 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,581 | 9,842+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.648 TFLOPS+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1379 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| 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 GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design's 115W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 115W-49% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 85.6+101% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design costs 55.9% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 65.6 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers 132.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | $150-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.2 | 65.6+133% |
| Codename | GM204 | GP104 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #433 | #358 |
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