GRID P40-2Q
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RTX A2000 Mobile

GRID P40-2Q vs RTX A2000 Mobile

GRID P40-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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NVIDIA

RTX A2000 Mobile

2021Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1687 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID P40-2Q is positioned at rank 310 and the RTX A2000 Mobile is on rank 214, so the RTX A2000 Mobile offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
93%
#295
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
8793%
#310
GRID P40-2Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340
100%
#311
Quadro 2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
98%
#312
FirePro 3D V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30
97%
#313
Quadro K5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60
95%
#314
Quadro 2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $25
94%
#316
FirePro S7150
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459
93%
#317
FirePro W9000
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150
92%
#318
GRID M60-4Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120
91%
#319
FirePro V8800
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100
90%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
90%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
90%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
88%
#323
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
85%
#324
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
85%
#325
Tesla K20c
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500
83%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 Mobile

#52
Radeon 8060S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
90%
#204
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
434%
#206
393%
#207
392%
#211
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
357%
#212
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
354%
#214
RTX A2000 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#216
Radeon 8040S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#217
Radeon R7 +8G
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
97%
#221
Radeon HD 6550A
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
94%
#222
93%
#224
GeForce GT 640M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
91%
#228
GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition
MSRP: $149|Avg: $40
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A2000 Mobile is significantly newer (2021 vs 2015). The RTX A2000 Mobile 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 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 Mobile.

InsightGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
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 RTX A2000 Mobile

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.

NVIDIA

RTX A2000 Mobile

The RTX A2000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1687 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,506 points.

Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-2Q scores 9,581 and the RTX A2000 Mobile reaches 9,506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RTX A2000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q) vs 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1687 MHz.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
9,581
9,506
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.825 TFLOPS
8.637 TFLOPS+79%
Boost Clock
1178 MHz
1687 MHz+43%
ROPs
64+33%
48
TMUs
128+60%
80
L1 Cache
0.75 MB
2.5 MB+233%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
DirectX
12.1
12.2
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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile).

FeatureGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
Encoder
NVENC 4.0 (2x)
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-2Q draws 225W versus the RTX A2000 Mobile's 95W — a 81.3% difference. The RTX A2000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GRID P40-2Q) vs 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
TDP
225W
95W-58%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
112mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
42.6
100.1+135%
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Value Analysis

The RTX A2000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2015).

FeatureGRID P40-2QRTX A2000 Mobile
MSRP
$5699
Avg Price (30d)
$340
Codename
GM204
GA107
Release
August 30 2015
April 12 2021
Ranking
#433
#273