GRID P40-4Q vs Radeon R9 380X

GRID P40-4Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

Radeon R9 380X

2015Boost: 970 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID P40-4Q

225

5,926

0.0%

GeForce GTX 750

GeForce GTX 570

GeForce MX550

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

Radeon R9 380X

250

6,131

+3.5%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

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 P40-4Q 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

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

99%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

98%

#279

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7461%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

99%

#297

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

99%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

98%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

98%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

96%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

91%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

89%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

87%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

87%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

86%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

86%

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 380X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 380X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 380X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 380X holds the technical lead. Priced at $58 (vs $150), it costs 61% less, resulting in a 167.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+167.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($58)

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 380X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-4Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	5,926	6,131+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS+74%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380X
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 128-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12_1	12 (12_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID P40-4Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 221mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	225W-10%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	1mm	221mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	26.3+7%	24.5

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229 and now averages $58. The Radeon R9 380X costs 61.3% less ($92 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 105.7 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Radeon R9 380X offers 167.6% better value. The Radeon R9 380X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).