GRID P40-4Q vs RTX A400

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 RTX A400 is on rank 26, so the RTX A400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 RTX A400

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

79%

#11

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

333%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

75%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

70%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

69%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

69%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

68%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

100%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

90%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

83%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A400 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The RTX A400 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 RTX A400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% 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	RTX A400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RTX A400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $135 versus $150 for the GRID P40-4Q, it costs 10% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-4Q	RTX A400
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($135)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-4Q and RTX A400

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.

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 and the RTX A400 reaches 5,983 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-4Q is built on Kepler while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400).

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	5,926	5,983
Architecture	Kepler	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	2.706 TFLOPS+18%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+433%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	RTX A400
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	RTX A400
TDP	225W	50W-78%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	26.3	119.7+355%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the RTX A400 launched at $135 and now averages $135. The RTX A400 costs 10% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the RTX A400 offers 12.2% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2013).