GRID P40-3Q vs P106-100
GRID P40-3Q
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P106-100
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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 P106-100 is on rank 43, so the P106-100 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 P106-100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The P106-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 (250mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The P106-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the P106-100 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $5,699), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 19064.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19064.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 P106-100
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.
P106-100
The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 and the P106-100 reaches 6,628 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,570 | 6,628 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1920+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 6.655 TFLOPS+191% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128+7% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 720 KB+463% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) vs 2 MB (P106-100) — the P106-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: Tesla NVDEC vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Tesla NVENC x24 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | Tesla NVDEC | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 100% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 250mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2 | 88.4+203% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the P106-100 launched at $224 and now averages $30. The P106-100 costs 99.5% less ($5669 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 220.9 (P106-100) — the P106-100 offers 18308.3% better value. The P106-100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | P106-100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $224-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5699 | $30-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 220.9+18308% |
| Codename | GK104 | GP104 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | December 12 2017 |
| Ranking | #628 | #529 |
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