GRID P40-3Q
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

GRID P40-3Q vs GeForce RTX 2060

GRID P40-3Q

2013Core: 745 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 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 P40-3Q is positioned at rank #341 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 P40-3Q

#117
L40
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91%
#326
Tesla K20m
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12846%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
100%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
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94%
#343
Tesla K80
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93%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
92%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
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90%
#347
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
90%
#348
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
90%
#350
GRID K520
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50
85%
#351
GRID P40-12Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
84%
#352
FirePro 2270
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83%
#353
FirePro 2460
MSRP: $180|Avg: $10
82%
#355
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79%
#356
Quadro FX 580
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79%
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 GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-3Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 114.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-3Q.

InsightGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-114.8%)
Leading raw performance (+114.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $5,699 for the GRID P40-3Q, it costs 98% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 10102.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+10102.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699)
More affordable ($120)

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 RTX 2060

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 114.8%. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
6,570
14,114+115%
Architecture
Kepler
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
1536
1920+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.289 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+182%
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
128+7%
120
L1 Cache
0.13 MB
1.9 MB+1362%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P40-3Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
3 MB+500%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Tesla NVDEC vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
Tesla NVENC x24
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
Tesla NVDEC
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 33.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

FeatureGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
225W
160W-29%
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
267mm
229mm
Height
111mm
113mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
72-15%
Perf/Watt
29.2
88.2+202%
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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 97.9% less ($5579 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 9700% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).

FeatureGRID P40-3QGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$5699
$349-94%
Avg Price (30d)
$5699
$120-98%
Performance per Dollar
1.2
117.6+9700%
Codename
GK104
TU106
Release
June 28 2013
January 7 2019
Ranking
#628
#168