Radeon R9 285 / 380 vs GRID P40-12Q
Radeon R9 285 / 380
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GRID P40-12Q
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-12Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P40-12Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 285 / 380 holds the technical lead. Priced at $199 (vs $5,699), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 2769% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2769%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($199) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,699) |
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 R9 285 / 380 and GRID P40-12Q
Radeon R9 285 / 380
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 2 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 918 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,550 points. Launch price was $249.
GRID P40-12Q
The GRID P40-12Q 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: 5,540 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 scores 5,550 and the GRID P40-12Q reaches 5,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID P40-12Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,550 | 5,540 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.29 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+47% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB | 768 KB+71% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-12Q has 4 GB. The GRID P40-12Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-12Q) — the GRID P40-12Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 draws 190W versus the GRID P40-12Q's 225W — a 16.9% difference. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 350W (GRID P40-12Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-16% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 221mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 29.2+19% | 24.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 285 / 380 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $199, while the GRID P40-12Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The Radeon R9 285 / 380 costs 96.5% less ($5500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.9 (Radeon R9 285 / 380) vs 1.0 (GRID P40-12Q) — the Radeon R9 285 / 380 offers 2690% better value. The GRID P40-12Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R9 285 / 380 | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-97% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $199-97% | $5699 |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.9+2690% | 1.0 |
| Codename | Tonga | GM204 |
| Release | September 2 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #365 | #433 |
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