GRID P40-2Q vs Intel Arc Pro A60
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 Intel Arc Pro A60 is on rank 60, so the Intel Arc Pro A60 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 Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Intel Arc Pro A60 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 GRID P40-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro A60.
| Insight | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| 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 (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID P40-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $380 for the Intel Arc Pro A60, it costs 11% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($340) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 Intel Arc Pro A60
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.
Intel Arc Pro A60
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the Intel Arc Pro A60 reaches 9,493 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,581 | 9,493 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 8.397 TFLOPS+74% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2050 MHz+74% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 53.5% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 130W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 73.0+71% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 and now averages $380. The GRID P40-2Q costs 10.5% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GRID P40-2Q offers 12.8% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $380-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340-11% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.2+13% | 25.0 |
| Codename | GM204 | DG2-256 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | June 6 2023 |
| Ranking | #433 | #275 |
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