Radeon M535DX vs GRID P4-1Q

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 M535DX is positioned at rank 268 and the GRID P4-1Q is on rank 413, so the Radeon M535DX 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 Radeon M535DX

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1934%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1858%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1837%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1834%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1830%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1819%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1797%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1790%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1773%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1769%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1747%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1743%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1712%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1711%

#253

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2133%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

100%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#271

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

96%

#272

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

96%

#273

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#274

Radeon HD 6230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#275

Radeon E6760

MSRP: $240|Avg: $79

94%

#276

Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

94%

#278

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

93%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

91%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-1Q

#398

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

123108%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

100%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

83%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

75%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

67%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

67%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

58%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

50%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

50%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

42%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

33%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

17%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

8%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon M535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P4-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P4-1Q.

Insight	Radeon M535DX	GRID P4-1Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon M535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $185 for the GRID P4-1Q, it costs 78% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 375.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon M535DX	GRID P4-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+375.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($185)

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 Radeon M535DX and GRID P4-1Q

Radeon M535DX

The Radeon M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 750 points.

GRID P4-1Q

The GRID P4-1Q 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: 730 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon M535DX scores 750 and the GRID P4-1Q reaches 730 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon M535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID P4-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon M535DX) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GRID P4-1Q
G3D Mark Score	750+3%	730
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2048+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+287%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+3%	1178 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GRID P4-1Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon M535DX) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GRID P4-1Q
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon M535DX draws 50W versus the GRID P4-1Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon M535DX) vs 350W (GRID P4-1Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GRID P4-1Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	15.0+369%	3.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon M535DX launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID P4-1Q launched at $5890 and now averages $185. The Radeon M535DX costs 78.4% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) vs 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) — the Radeon M535DX offers 382.1% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).