GRID P40-8Q vs Radeon RX 5300
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. The GRID P40-8Q is positioned at rank #265 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 P40-8Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5300 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P40-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 5300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the GRID P40-8Q, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 204% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+204%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 RX 5300
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 RX 5300
The Radeon RX 5300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,606 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the Radeon RX 5300 reaches 7,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 5300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5300). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5300). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,507 | 7,606+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+4% | 4.632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1645 MHz+40% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 5300 has 3 GB. The GRID P40-8Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P40-8Q) vs 1.5 MB (Radeon RX 5300) — the GRID P40-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+33% | 96-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5300). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5300). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 5300).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 5300's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon RX 5300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 180mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 180mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 33.4 | 76.1+128% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 5300 launched at $129 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX 5300 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 152.1 (Radeon RX 5300) — the Radeon RX 5300 offers 204.2% better value. The Radeon RX 5300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 5300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $129-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $50-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.0 | 152.1+204% |
| Codename | GM204 | Navi 14 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #505 | #336 |
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