GRID P40-8Q vs Radeon RX 580 2048SP
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
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP 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 580 2048SP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (16 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 RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the GRID P40-8Q, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 154.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+154.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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 580 2048SP
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 580 2048SP
The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1284 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,633 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the Radeon RX 580 2048SP reaches 7,633 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q) vs 5.259 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1284 MHz.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,507 | 7,633+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS | 5.259 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1284 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580 2048SP has 16 GB. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB+300% |
| 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 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| 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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 580 2048SP's 150W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 450W (Radeon RX 580 2048SP). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 150W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 33.4 | 50.9+52% |
Value Analysis
The GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 580 2048SP launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 127.2 (Radeon RX 580 2048SP) — the Radeon RX 580 2048SP offers 154.4% better value. The Radeon RX 580 2048SP is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID P40-8Q | Radeon RX 580 2048SP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3000 | $229-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $60-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 50.0 | 127.2+154% |
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | October 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #505 | #334 |
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