GRID P40-4Q vs Radeon RX 5500M
GRID P40-4Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RX 5500M is on rank 46, so the Radeon RX 5500M 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 RX 5500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5500M is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon RX 5500M 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 Radeon RX 5500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| 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
The Radeon RX 5500M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $150 for the GRID P40-4Q, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 50.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 RX 5500M
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 RX 5500M
The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 and the Radeon RX 5500M reaches 5,954 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-4Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M).
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,926 | 5,954 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+9% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+102% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID P40-4Q) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Radeon RX 5500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5500M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 85W — a 90.3% difference. The Radeon RX 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 85W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 26.3 | 70.0+166% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500M costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 59.5 (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Radeon RX 5500M offers 50.6% better value. The Radeon RX 5500M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-4Q | Radeon RX 5500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $100-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.5 | 59.5+51% |
| Codename | GK104 | Navi 14 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #628 | #400 |
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