Radeon RX 580X vs GRID P40-24Q

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 P40-24Q

#117

L40

MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174

85%

#323

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

11914%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

100%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

99%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

94%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

93%

#342

GRID M10-2Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

87%

#343

Tesla K80

MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50

86%

#344

GRID M10-4Q

MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340

85%

#346

GRID M10-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

84%

#347

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

83%

#348

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

83%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

79%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

78%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

77%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 580X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-24Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-24Q.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 580X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $200 for the GRID P40-24Q, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 254% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+254%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 RX 580X Benchmark Check

GRID P40-24Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 580X and GRID P40-24Q

Radeon RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

GRID P40-24Q

The GRID P40-24Q 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: 7,057 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon RX 580X scores 7,495 versus the GRID P40-24Q's 7,057 — the Radeon RX 580X leads by 6.2%. The Radeon RX 580X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID P40-24Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-24Q). Raw compute: 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-24Q). Boost clocks: 1340 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
G3D Mark Score	7,495+6%	7,057
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.175 TFLOPS+28%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1340 MHz+14%	1178 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	576 KB	768 KB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 580X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-24Q has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 580X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X) vs 12.0 (GRID P40-24Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X) vs NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-24Q). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-24Q).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 580X draws 185W versus the GRID P40-24Q's 225W — a 19.5% difference. The Radeon RX 580X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 580X) vs 350W (GRID P40-24Q). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
TDP	185W-18%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	40.5+29%	31.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 580X launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID P40-24Q launched at $5699 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 580X costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 124.9 (Radeon RX 580X) vs 35.3 (GRID P40-24Q) — the Radeon RX 580X offers 253.8% better value. The Radeon RX 580X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon RX 580X	GRID P40-24Q
MSRP	$229-96%	$5699
Avg Price (30d)	$60-70%	$200
Performance per Dollar	124.9+254%	35.3
Codename	Polaris 20	GM204
Release	April 11 2018	August 30 2015
Ranking	#337	#433