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GRID P40-4Q
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Intel Arc Pro A30M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID P40-4Q is positioned at rank 294 and the Intel Arc Pro A30M is on rank 30, so the Intel Arc Pro A30M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-4Q
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A30M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro A30M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Intel Arc Pro A30M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-4Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-4Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro A30M.
| Insight | GRID P40-4Q | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-4Q 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 P40-4Q and Intel Arc Pro A30M
GRID P40-4Q
The GRID P40-4Q 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: 5,926 points. Launch price was $469.
Intel Arc Pro A30M
The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 and the Intel Arc Pro A30M reaches 5,862 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-4Q is built on Kepler while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M).
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,926+1% | 5,862 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+50% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS+79% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| 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 System. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-4Q) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 4 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 26.3 | 117.2+346% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | DG2-128 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | August 8 2022 |
| Ranking | #628 | #402 |
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