Radeon Pro 555 vs GRID P4-2Q
Radeon Pro 555
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GRID P4-2Q
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P4-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555 | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GRID P4-2Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P4-2Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $235 (vs $1,000), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 328.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555 | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+328.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) | ✅More affordable ($235) |
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 Pro 555 and GRID P4-2Q
Radeon Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
GRID P4-2Q
The GRID P4-2Q 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: 3,162 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the GRID P4-2Q reaches 3,162 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID P4-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 2,048 (GRID P4-2Q). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-2Q).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,141 | 3,162 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2048+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.306 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+269% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 128+167% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 768 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-2Q) — the GRID P4-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the GRID P4-2Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 350W (GRID P4-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 41.9+197% | 14.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the GRID P4-2Q launched at $1500 and now averages $235. The GRID P4-2Q costs 76.5% less ($765 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 13.5 (GRID P4-2Q) — the GRID P4-2Q offers 335.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555 | GRID P4-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $1500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1000 | $235-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.1 | 13.5+335% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GM204 |
| Release | June 5 2017 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #574 | #433 |
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