GRID P40-6Q vs Radeon Vega 3
GRID P40-6Q
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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. The GRID P40-6Q is positioned at rank #396 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-6Q
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 3 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-6Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-6Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 3.
| Insight | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon Vega 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-6Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Vega 3
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 Vega 3
The Radeon Vega 3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 892 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-6Q scores 905 and the Radeon Vega 3 reaches 892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-6Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 3 uses GCN 5.1, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 3). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3).
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon Vega 3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 905+1% | 892 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+243% | 448 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+34% | 1.702 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+357% | 28 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon Vega 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID P40-6Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 3 has 0 MB. The GRID P40-6Q offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon Vega 3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 3). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon Vega 3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-6Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Vega 3's 45W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon Vega 3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-6Q) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon Vega 3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 45W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0 | 19.8+395% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Vega 3 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 3 costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 3) — the Radeon Vega 3 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID P40-6Q | Radeon Vega 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK104 | Cezanne |
| Release | June 28 2013 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #628 | #601 |
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