GRID P40-8Q vs GeForce GTX 980M

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 980M is on rank 53, so the GeForce GTX 980M 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 P40-8Q

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

94%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

93%

#248

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5909%

#263

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

100%

#264

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

99%

#268

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

98%

#269

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

98%

#270

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

96%

#271

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

95%

#274

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

94%

#275

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

93%

#277

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

90%

#278

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

91%

#43

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

192%

#45

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

174%

#46

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

174%

#50

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

158%

#51

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

157%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

100%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

98%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

93%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID P40-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980M.

Insight	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 GeForce GTX 980M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 980M holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 83.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+83.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($80)

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.

GRID P40-8Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-8Q and GeForce GTX 980M

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 980M

The GeForce GTX 980M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the GeForce GTX 980M reaches 7,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 980M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 980M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q) vs 1.659 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1127 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
G3D Mark Score	7,507+2%	7,353
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+191%	1.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+5%	1127 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	768 KB+33%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 980M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX 980M).

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 980M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 980M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	GeForce GTX 980M
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	33.4	73.5+120%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 980M costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 91.9 (GeForce GTX 980M) — the GeForce GTX 980M offers 83.8% better value. The GRID P40-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).