GRID P40-3Q vs GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
GRID P40-3Q
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID P40-3Q is positioned at rank 341 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is on rank 90, so the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-3Q.
| Insight | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE 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 P40-3Q and GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
GRID P40-3Q
The GRID P40-3Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,570 points. Launch price was $469.
GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,707 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 and the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE reaches 6,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,570 | 6,707+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 2.657 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 480 KB+275% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE) — the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Decoder: Tesla NVDEC vs 1st Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q) vs H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Tesla NVENC x24 | 5th Gen NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Decoder | Tesla NVDEC | 1st Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | H.264,HEVC,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE's 81W — a 94.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 81W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2 | 82.8+184% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5699 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GM204 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | October 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #628 | #408 |
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