GRID P40-2Q vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-2Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon RX 6500 XT 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 RX 6500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (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 Radeon RX 6500 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $340 for the GRID P40-2Q, it costs 56% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 127.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+127.2%) |
| 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 Radeon RX 6500 XT
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 RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the Radeon RX 6500 XT reaches 9,603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6500 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 5.765 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2815 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,581 | 9,603 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+100% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.765 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2815 MHz+139% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID P40-2Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — the GRID P40-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q) vs None (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 (2x) | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 6500 XT's 107W — a 71.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 107W-52% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 172mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 42.6 | 89.7+111% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon RX 6500 XT launched at $199 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 6500 XT costs 55.9% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 64.0 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — the Radeon RX 6500 XT offers 127% better value. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-2Q | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $199-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | $150-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.2 | 64.0+127% |
| Codename | GM204 | Navi 24 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | January 19 2022 |
| Ranking | #433 | #270 |
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