GRID P40-2Q vs GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 77, so the GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design 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 GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design 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 GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1185 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,581 | 9,674 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+7% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+6% | 4.55 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1185 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+7% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.9 MB+153% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID P40-2Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (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 NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (4th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (4th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 65W — a 110.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 65W-71% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 148.8+249% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | TU106 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 29 2020 |
| Ranking | #433 | #268 |
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