Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X vs GRID P40-2Q

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 P40-2Q

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Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

93%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8793%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

100%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

97%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

95%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

94%

#316

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

93%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

92%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

91%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

90%

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Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

90%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

90%

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GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

88%

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FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

85%

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GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

85%

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Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X 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 P40-2Q.

Insight	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $340), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 332.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+332.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)

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 Fury + Fury X Benchmark Check

GRID P40-2Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X and GRID P40-2Q

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,741 points. Launch price was $649.

GRID P40-2Q

The GRID P40-2Q 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: 9,581 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X scores 9,741 and the GRID P40-2Q reaches 9,581 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID P40-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
G3D Mark Score	9,741+2%	9,581
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4096+100%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.602 TFLOPS+78%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1050 MHz	1178 MHz+12%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	256+100%	128
L1 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	HBM	GDDR6
Bus Width	4096-bit+3100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
Encoder	VCE 3.0	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	UVD 6.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X draws 275W versus the GRID P40-2Q's 225W — a 20% difference. The GRID P40-2Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 500W (GRID P40-2Q). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 195mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X	GRID P40-2Q
TDP	275W	225W-18%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	195mm	267mm
Height	115mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-24%	85°C
Perf/Watt	35.4	42.6+20%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 and now averages $340. The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X costs 76.5% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 121.8 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) — the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers 331.9% better value.