GRID P40-8Q vs Radeon RX 6500

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 RX 6500 is on rank 118, so the Radeon RX 6500 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 Radeon RX 6500

#108

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#110

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#111

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#115

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#116

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#126

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID P40-8Q is significantly newer (2015 vs 0). The GRID P40-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. 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 6500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Legacy (Standard Node)
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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.4% better value per dollar than the GRID P40-8Q.

Insight	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-8Q and Radeon RX 6500

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 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 and the Radeon RX 6500 reaches 7,610 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
G3D Mark Score	7,507	7,610+1%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID P40-8Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs None (Radeon RX 6500). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500).

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-8Q draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 6500's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-8Q) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 172mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	172mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	33.4	101.5+204%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) — the Radeon RX 6500 offers 1.4% better value.