GRID P40-2Q vs Radeon R9 Fury

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. The GRID P40-2Q is positioned at rank #310 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-2Q

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Radeon Pro SSG

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93%

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Tesla K20m

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8793%

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GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

100%

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95%

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93%

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FirePro W9000

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GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

91%

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Quadro K6000

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90%

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MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

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GRID M60-1Q

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88%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Fury.

Insight	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 Fury offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Fury holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $340), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 575.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+575.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

GRID P40-2Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 Fury Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-2Q and Radeon R9 Fury

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 R9 Fury

The Radeon R9 Fury is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,521 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the Radeon R9 Fury reaches 9,521 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 Fury uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 3,584 (Radeon R9 Fury). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
G3D Mark Score	9,581	9,521
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	3584+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS	7.168 TFLOPS+49%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+18%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	224+75%
L1 Cache	768 KB	896 KB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM
Bus Width	128-bit	4096-bit+3100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5+2%	4.4
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury).

Feature	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
Encoder	NVENC 4.0 (2x)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 Fury's 275W — a 20% difference. The GRID P40-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 195mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GRID P40-2Q	Radeon R9 Fury
TDP	225W-18%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	195mm
Height	112mm	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	42.6+23%	34.6

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon R9 Fury launched at $549 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 Fury costs 85.3% less ($290 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 190.4 (Radeon R9 Fury) — the Radeon R9 Fury offers 575.2% better value.