GRID P40-8Q vs Radeon RX 580X

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.

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

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100%

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 580X 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 GRID P40-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 580X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580X 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 149.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+149.6%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-8Q and Radeon RX 580X

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 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the Radeon RX 580X reaches 7,495 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-8Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-8Q) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
G3D Mark Score	7,507	7,495
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	1340 MHz+14%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	144+13%
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	Radeon RX 580X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P40-8Q comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
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 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
DirectX	12.0	12 (FL 12_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 19.5% difference. The Radeon RX 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
TDP	225W	185W-18%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	33.4	40.5+21%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 580X costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 149.8% better value. The Radeon RX 580X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 580X
MSRP	$3000	$229-92%
Avg Price (30d)	$150	$60-60%
Performance per Dollar	50.0	124.9+150%
Codename	GM204	Polaris 20
Release	August 30 2015	April 11 2018
Ranking	#505	#337