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GRID P40-6Q
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Radeon R5 340
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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 P40-6Q is positioned at rank 396 and the Radeon R5 340 is on rank 136, so the Radeon R5 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-6Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-6Q.
| Insight | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 R5 340 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 340 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $150), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 519.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+519.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 P40-6Q and Radeon R5 340
GRID P40-6Q
The GRID P40-6Q 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: 905 points. Launch price was $469.
Radeon R5 340
The Radeon R5 340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 935 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-6Q scores 905 and the Radeon R5 340 reaches 935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-6Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 340 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 384 (Radeon R5 340). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q) vs 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 340).
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 905 | 935+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+152% | 0.9085 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+433% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-6Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R5 340's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon R5 340 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-6Q) vs 300W (Radeon R5 340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0 | 18.7+368% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R5 340 launched at $99 and now averages $25. The Radeon R5 340 costs 83.3% less ($125 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 37.4 (Radeon R5 340) — the Radeon R5 340 offers 523.3% better value. The Radeon R5 340 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon R5 340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $99-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $25-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | 37.4+523% |
| Codename | GK104 | Lexa |
| Release | June 28 2013 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #628 | #773 |
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