GRID P40-8Q vs GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
GRID P40-8Q
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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 P40-8Q is positioned at rank 265 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is on rank 48, so the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-8Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel).
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID P40-8Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P40-8Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $150), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 P40-8Q and GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
GRID P40-8Q
The GRID P40-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,507 points.
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 21 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1064 MHz to 1216 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,366 points. Launch price was $395.82.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) reaches 7,366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q) vs 4.358 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1216 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,507+2% | 7,366 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+11% | 4.358 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1216 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs NVENC (2nd Gen) (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | NVENC (2nd Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)'s 100W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 33.4 | 73.7+121% |
Value Analysis
Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 49.1 (GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)) — the GRID P40-8Q offers 1.8% better value.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | GeForce GTX 980 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.0+2% | 49.1 |
| Codename | GM204 | GM204 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | September 21 2015 |
| Ranking | #505 | #314 |
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