Radeon 8040S vs GRID P40-2Q
Radeon 8040S
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon 8040S is positioned at rank 216 and the GRID P40-2Q is on rank 310, so the Radeon 8040S offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8040S
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8040S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon 8040S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-2Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 8040S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-2Q.
| Insight | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID P40-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $400 for the Radeon 8040S, it costs 15% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 15.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) | ✅More affordable ($340) |
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 Radeon 8040S and GRID P40-2Q
Radeon 8040S
The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.
GRID P40-2Q
The GRID P40-2Q 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: 9,581 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 8040S scores 9,756 and the GRID P40-2Q reaches 9,581 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 8040S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GRID P40-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon 8040S) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q). Raw compute: 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q). Boost clocks: 2800 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,756+2% | 9,581 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.734 TFLOPS+19% | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2800 MHz+138% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 64 | 128+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8040S) vs 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q).
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.5 | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.5 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 8040S draws 55W versus the GRID P40-2Q's 225W — a 121.4% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon 8040S) vs 500W (GRID P40-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-76% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 177.4+316% | 42.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8040S launched at $400 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 and now averages $340. The GRID P40-2Q costs 15% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) vs 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) — the GRID P40-2Q offers 15.6% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 8040S | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $400-93% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400 | $340-15% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.4 | 28.2+16% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | GM204 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #265 | #433 |
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