GRID P40-2Q vs Radeon 8040S
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 Radeon 8040S is on rank 216, so the Radeon 8040S 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 Radeon 8040S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8040S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon 8040S 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 Radeon 8040S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID P40-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $400 for the Radeon 8040S, it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($340) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 Radeon 8040S
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.
Radeon 8040S
The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the Radeon 8040S reaches 9,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2800 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,581 | 9,756+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.734 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2800 MHz+138% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 121.4% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). 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 | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 55W-76% |
| 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 | 177.4+316% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The GRID P40-2Q costs 15% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the GRID P40-2Q offers 15.6% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $400-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340-15% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.2+16% | 24.4 |
| Codename | GM204 | Strix Halo |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #433 | #265 |
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