Radeon R9 285 vs GRID P40-3Q

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 P40-3Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

91%

#326

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

12846%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

100%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

94%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

93%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

92%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

90%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

90%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

90%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

85%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

84%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

83%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

82%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

79%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 285 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-3Q.

Insight	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 285 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 285 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $5,699), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 14386% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14386%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

Radeon R9 285 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 285 and GRID P40-3Q

Radeon R9 285

The Radeon R9 285 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: 6,680 points. Launch price was $249.

GRID P40-3Q

The GRID P40-3Q 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: 6,570 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 285 scores 6,680 and the GRID P40-3Q reaches 6,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 285 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID P40-3Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon R9 285) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-3Q). Raw compute: 3.29 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 285) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
G3D Mark Score	6,680+2%	6,570
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1792+17%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.29 TFLOPS+44%	2.289 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112	128+14%
L1 Cache	448 KB+250%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID P40-3Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
DirectX	12.0	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.4	4.6+5%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs Tesla NVENC x24 (GRID P40-3Q). Decoder: UVD 5.0 vs Tesla NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Radeon R9 285) vs H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-3Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
Encoder	VCE 3.0	Tesla NVENC x24
Decoder	UVD 5.0	Tesla NVDEC
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 285 draws 190W versus the GRID P40-3Q's 225W — a 16.9% difference. The Radeon R9 285 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon R9 285) vs 350W (GRID P40-3Q). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 221mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 285	GRID P40-3Q
TDP	190W-16%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	221mm	267mm
Height	109mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85°C
Perf/Watt	35.2+21%	29.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 285 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID P40-3Q launched at $5699 and now averages $5699. The Radeon R9 285 costs 99.3% less ($5659 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 167.0 (Radeon R9 285) vs 1.2 (GRID P40-3Q) — the Radeon R9 285 offers 13816.7% better value. The Radeon R9 285 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).