GRID P40-8Q vs Radeon Pro WX 7100
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 Radeon Pro WX 7100 is on rank 144, so the Radeon Pro WX 7100 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 Radeon Pro WX 7100
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-8Q.
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $180), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 17% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180) |
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 Radeon Pro WX 7100
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.
Radeon Pro WX 7100
The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1188 MHz to 1243 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,701 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the Radeon Pro WX 7100 reaches 7,701 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q) vs 5.728 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1243 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,507 | 7,701+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2304+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.728 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1243 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 144+13% |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+33% | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P40-8Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 7100).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro WX 7100's 130W — a 53.5% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 7100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 130W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 33.4 | 59.2+77% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro WX 7100 launched at $799 and now averages $180. The GRID P40-8Q costs 16.7% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 42.8 (Radeon Pro WX 7100) — the GRID P40-8Q offers 16.8% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 7100 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon Pro WX 7100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $799-73% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-17% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.0+17% | 42.8 |
| Codename | GM204 | Ellesmere |
| Release | August 30 2015 | November 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #505 | #331 |
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