Radeon HD 7800-serie vs GRID P6-2Q

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-2Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

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Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#281

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7537%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

99%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

99%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

97%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

90%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

87%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

86%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P6-2Q.

Insight	Radeon HD 7800-serie	GRID P6-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑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	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7800-serie offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7800-serie holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 156.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7800-serie	GRID P6-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+156.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

Radeon HD 7800-serie Benchmark Check

GRID P6-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7800-serie and GRID P6-2Q

Radeon HD 7800-serie

The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q 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: 3,926 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7800-serie scores 4,029 and the GRID P6-2Q reaches 3,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID P6-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q).

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	GRID P6-2Q
G3D Mark Score	4,029+3%	3,926
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.56 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+88%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	768 KB+140%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	GRID P6-2Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	GRID P6-2Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7800-serie draws 200W versus the GRID P6-2Q's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 350W (GRID P6-2Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7800-serie	GRID P6-2Q
TDP	200W-11%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	20.1+16%	17.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The Radeon HD 7800-serie costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) — the Radeon HD 7800-serie offers 156.5% better value. The GRID P6-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).