
Radeon R9 Fury vs GRID P40-2Q

Radeon R9 Fury
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GRID P40-2Q
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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 P40-2Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID P40-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Fury.
| Insight | Radeon R9 Fury | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| 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 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Fury holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $340), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 575.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 Fury | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+575.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 Fury and GRID P40-2Q

Radeon R9 Fury
The Radeon R9 Fury is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,521 points. Launch price was $549.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 Fury scores 9,521 and the GRID P40-2Q reaches 9,581 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Fury is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID P40-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q). Raw compute: 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,521 | 9,581 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+75% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.168 TFLOPS+49% | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1178 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 224+75% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 896 KB+17% | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury | 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury) 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 | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury) 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) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q).
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 Fury 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) 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 | 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 | 34.6 | 42.6+23% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 Fury launched at $549 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID P40-2Q launched at $5699 and now averages $340. The Radeon R9 Fury costs 85.3% less ($290 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 190.4 (Radeon R9 Fury) vs 28.2 (GRID P40-2Q) — the Radeon R9 Fury offers 575.2% better value.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury | GRID P40-2Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $549-90% | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-85% | $340 |
| Performance per Dollar | 190.4+575% | 28.2 |
| Codename | Fiji | GM204 |
| Release | July 10 2015 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #274 | #433 |
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