
Radeon R7 M440 vs GRID P40-6Q

Radeon R7 M440
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GRID P40-6Q
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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 R7 M440 is positioned at rank 586 and the GRID P40-6Q is on rank 396, so the GRID P40-6Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M440
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-6Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-6Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M440.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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
The GRID P40-6Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID P40-6Q holds the technical lead. Priced at $150 (vs $300), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 100.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+100.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 M440 and GRID P40-6Q

Radeon R7 M440
The Radeon R7 M440 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 891 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 901 points.

GRID P40-6Q
The GRID P40-6Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $469.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 M440 scores 901 and the GRID P40-6Q reaches 905 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M440 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID P40-6Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-6Q). Raw compute: 0.5702 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M440) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-6Q).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 901 | 905 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1536+380% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5702 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS+301% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 128+540% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R7 M440) vs 512 KB (GRID P40-6Q) — the GRID P40-6Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 12_1 (GRID P40-6Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M440 draws 75W versus the GRID P40-6Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R7 M440 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M440) vs 350W (GRID P40-6Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-67% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.0+200% | 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M440 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GRID P40-6Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The GRID P40-6Q costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (Radeon R7 M440) vs 6.0 (GRID P40-6Q) — the GRID P40-6Q offers 100% better value. The Radeon R7 M440 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M440 | GRID P40-6Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $300-90% | $3000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $150-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.0 | 6.0+100% |
| Codename | Meso | GK104 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #912 | #628 |
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