GRID P40-4Q vs Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
GRID P40-4Q
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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 Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is on rank 408, so the GRID P40-4Q 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 Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire 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 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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 GRID P40-4Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P40-4Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $200), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
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 M290X Crossfire
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire 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 M290X Crossfire uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire).
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,926 | 6,000+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2560+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit (Dual).
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 512-bit (Dual)+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 12 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 200W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 26.3 | 30.0+14% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire launched at $800 and now averages $200. The GRID P40-4Q costs 25% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 30.0 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire) — the GRID P40-4Q offers 31.7% better value. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $800-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-25% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.5+32% | 30.0 |
| Codename | GK104 | Neptune CF |
| Release | June 28 2013 | March 1 2014 |
| Ranking | #628 | #348 |
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