P102-100 vs GRID P100-8Q

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 P102-100 is positioned at rank 201 and the GRID P100-8Q is on rank 384, so the P102-100 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 P102-100

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A10G

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99%

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Tesla T4

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98%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

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97%

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Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

93%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

91%

#186

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2686%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

100%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

96%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

96%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

93%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

92%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

92%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

92%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

91%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

91%

#216

FirePro W5000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P100-8Q

#369

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

33575%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

100%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

98%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

98%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

95%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

95%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

91%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

86%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

86%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

80%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

73%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

73%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

70%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

68%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

61%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

55%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The P102-100 uses modern memory architecture. The P102-100 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P100-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The P102-100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P100-8Q.

Insight	P102-100	GRID P100-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The P102-100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $550 for the GRID P100-8Q, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 594.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	P102-100	GRID P100-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+594.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550)

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 P102-100 and GRID P100-8Q

P102-100

The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.

GRID P100-8Q

The GRID P100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,267 points.

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Graphics Performance

The P102-100 scores 3,301 and the GRID P100-8Q reaches 3,267 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The P102-100 is built on Pascal while the GRID P100-8Q uses Maxwell, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,200 (P102-100) vs 640 (GRID P100-8Q). Raw compute: 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID P100-8Q). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	P102-100	GRID P100-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,301+1%	3,267
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3200+400%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.77 TFLOPS+544%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+29%	1306 MHz
ROPs	80+400%	16
TMUs	200+400%	40
L1 Cache	1.2 MB+287%	0.31 MB
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+25%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	P102-100	GRID P100-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2.5 MB (P102-100) vs 2 MB (GRID P100-8Q) — the P102-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	P102-100	GRID P100-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+25%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The P102-100 draws 250W versus the GRID P100-8Q's 225W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID P100-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (P102-100) vs 350W (GRID P100-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	P102-100	GRID P100-8Q
TDP	250W	225W-10%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	13.2	14.5+10%

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Value Analysis

The P102-100 launched at $600 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GRID P100-8Q launched at $7374 and now averages $550. The P102-100 costs 85.5% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 41.3 (P102-100) vs 5.9 (GRID P100-8Q) — the P102-100 offers 600% better value. The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).