GRID P40-4Q vs Radeon R9 380

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 P40-4Q is positioned at rank #294 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 P40-4Q

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100%

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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 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-4Q.

Insight	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 380 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 203.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+203.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 P40-4Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-4Q and Radeon R9 380

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.

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-4Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380).

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	5,926	6,000+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1792+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	3.476 TFLOPS+52%
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 P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
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 P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
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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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 2.2% difference. The Radeon R9 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
TDP	225W	220W-2%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	26.3	27.3+4%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 380 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 120.0 (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 203.8% better value. The Radeon R9 380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).