GRID P40-2Q
VS
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

GRID P40-2Q vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

GRID P40-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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.

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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93%
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Tesla K20m
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#310
GRID P40-2Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340
100%
#311
Quadro 2000D
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95%
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94%
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#318
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MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
91%
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#321
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#322
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MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
88%
#323
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85%
#325
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83%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT 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 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT.

InsightGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Standard Buffer (0 MB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-2Q 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 Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT reaches 9,558 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 Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
G3D Mark Score
9,581
9,558
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Vega
Process Node
28 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2048+300%
512
Boost Clock
1178 MHz
2100 MHz+78%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
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)

The GRID P40-2Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT has 0 MB. The GRID P40-2Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT).

FeatureGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Encoder
NVENC 4.0 (2x)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
VCN 2.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
TDP
225W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
500W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
42.6
637.2+1396%
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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $340, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($340 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID P40-2QRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
MSRP
$5699
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$340
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
28.2
Infinity
Codename
GM204
Vega
Release
August 30 2015
January 7 2020
Ranking
#433
#545