GRID P40-3Q vs Radeon R9 285

GRID P40-3Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon R9 285

2014Core: 918 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P40-3Q

225

6,570

0.0%

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 1050 3GB

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Radeon R9 285

190

6,680

+1.7%

Radeon RX 560

Radeon HD 7870 XT

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 7600M XT

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

Radeon RX 7700 XT

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

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

91%

#326

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12846%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

94%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

93%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

92%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

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

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

83%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

82%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

79%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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	Radeon R9 285
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $5,699), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 14386% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-3Q	Radeon R9 285
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14386%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

GRID P40-3Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 285 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-3Q and Radeon R9 285

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.

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 and the Radeon R9 285 reaches 6,680 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 285 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 285). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q) vs 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Radeon R9 285
G3D Mark Score	6,570	6,680+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1792+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	3.29 TFLOPS+44%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	128 KB	448 KB+250%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Radeon R9 285
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Radeon R9 285
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 285). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Radeon R9 285
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285). Decoder: Tesla NVDEC vs UVD 5.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285).

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Radeon R9 285
Encoder	Tesla NVENC x24	VCE 3.0
Decoder	Tesla NVDEC	UVD 5.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 285's 190W — a 16.9% difference. The Radeon R9 285 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 500W (Radeon R9 285). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GRID P40-3Q	Radeon R9 285
TDP	225W	190W-16%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	267mm	221mm
Height	111mm	109mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	29.2	35.2+21%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 and now averages $40. The Radeon R9 285 costs 99.3% less ($5659 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 13816.7% better value. The Radeon R9 285 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).