Radeon R9 Fury
VS
GRID P40-2Q

Radeon R9 Fury vs GRID P40-2Q

AMD

Radeon R9 Fury

2015Boost: 1000 MHz
VS

GRID P40-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

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.

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

#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
93%
#295
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%
#320
Quadro K6000
MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300
90%
#321
NVS 510
MSRP: $449|Avg: $15
90%
#322
GRID M60-1Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50
88%
#323
FirePro M2000
MSRP: $300|Avg: $50
85%
#324
GRID K280Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50
85%
#325
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 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.

InsightRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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.

InsightRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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)

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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) vs 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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).

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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 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.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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%
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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.

FeatureRadeon R9 FuryGRID 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