Radeon 840M vs GRID P40-1Q
Radeon 840M
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GRID P40-1Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 840M is positioned at rank 24 and the GRID P40-1Q is on rank 332, so the Radeon 840M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 840M
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-1Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 840M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Radeon 840M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 840M.
| Insight | Radeon 840M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3+ (2024) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID P40-1Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 840M and GRID P40-1Q
Radeon 840M
The Radeon 840M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 2 2024. It features the RDNA 3+ architecture. The boost clock speed is 2900 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,803 points.
GRID P40-1Q
The GRID P40-1Q 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: 3,839 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 840M scores 3,803 and the GRID P40-1Q reaches 3,839 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 840M is built on RDNA 3+ while the GRID P40-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Radeon 840M) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,803 | 3,839 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3+ | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 2048+700% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+146% | 1178 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon 840M) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 840M draws 30W versus the GRID P40-1Q's 225W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon 840M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 840M) vs 350W (GRID P40-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-87% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 90 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 126.8+642% | 17.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 840M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 840M | GRID P40-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $3000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | Krackan Point | GM204 |
| Release | June 2 2024 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #516 | #525 |
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