GRID P40-3Q vs Radeon RX Vega M GH
GRID P40-3Q
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-3Q
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega M GH uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega M GH 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 GRID P40-3Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GH.
| Insight | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-3Q 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 Radeon RX Vega M GH
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 RX Vega M GH
The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-3Q scores 6,570 and the Radeon RX Vega M GH reaches 6,548 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-3Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,570 | 6,548 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 3.656 TFLOPS+60% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 128+33% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 384 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID P40-3Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH has 0 MB. The GRID P40-3Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 1024-bit+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: Tesla NVDEC vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Tesla NVENC x24 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | Tesla NVDEC | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-3Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-3Q) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2 | 65.5+124% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 MSRP and currently averages $5699, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega M GH costs 100+% less ($5699 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-3Q | Radeon RX Vega M GH |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $5699 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5699 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK104 | Polaris 22 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | February 1 2018 |
| Ranking | #628 | #373 |
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