Radeon R9 M390X vs GRID P40-1Q

Radeon R9 M390X

2015Core: 723 MHz

GRID P40-1Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 M390X

3,895

+1.5%

3,839

0.0%

GeForce GTX 745

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

GeForce GTX 675MX

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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. The Radeon R9 M390X is positioned at rank 416 and the GRID P40-1Q is on rank 332, so the GRID P40-1Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M390X

#406

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1533%

#408

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1390%

#409

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1386%

#413

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1261%

#414

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1252%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

100%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

98%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

98%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

97%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

97%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

97%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

97%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

94%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

94%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-1Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

82%

#316

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11541%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#333

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

99%

#334

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

99%

#335

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

98%

#336

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

98%

#337

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

97%

#338

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

96%

#339

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

91%

#340

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

90%

#341

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

84%

#342

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

84%

#343

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

83%

#345

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

81%

#346

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-1Q.

Insight	Radeon R9 M390X	GRID P40-1Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
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	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 M390X holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $150), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 26.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M390X	GRID P40-1Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($120)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 M390X Benchmark Check

GRID P40-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M390X and GRID P40-1Q

Radeon R9 M390X

The Radeon R9 M390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,895 points.

GRID P40-1Q

The GRID P40-1Q 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: 3,839 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M390X scores 3,895 and the GRID P40-1Q reaches 3,839 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M390X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GRID P40-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q). Raw compute: 2.961 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q).

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	GRID P40-1Q
G3D Mark Score	3,895+1%	3,839
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.961 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+63%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	GRID P40-1Q
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)

The Radeon R9 M390X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-1Q has 2 GB. The Radeon R9 M390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-1Q) — the GRID P40-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	GRID P40-1Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+300%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M390X draws 75W versus the GRID P40-1Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon R9 M390X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 350W (GRID P40-1Q). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M390X	GRID P40-1Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	51.9+204%	17.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M390X launched at $550 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GRID P40-1Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 M390X costs 20% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.5 (Radeon R9 M390X) vs 25.6 (GRID P40-1Q) — the Radeon R9 M390X offers 27% better value.