Radeon RX 6500 vs GRID P40-8Q

Radeon RX 6500

GRID P40-8Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 6500

7,610

+1.4%

Radeon R9 270 / R7 370

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

7,507

0.0%

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 460 OEM

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 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. The Radeon RX 6500 is positioned at rank 118 and the GRID P40-8Q is on rank 265, so the Radeon RX 6500 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 RX 6500

#108

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

284%

#110

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

257%

#111

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

257%

#115

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

233%

#116

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

232%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-8Q

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

94%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

93%

#248

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5909%

#263

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

100%

#264

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

100%

#265

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#266

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

100%

#267

FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

99%

#268

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

98%

#269

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

98%

#270

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

96%

#271

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

95%

#274

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

94%

#275

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

93%

#277

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

90%

#278

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GRID P40-8Q is significantly newer (2015 vs 0). The GRID P40-8Q likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 6500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-8Q.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	Legacy (Standard Node)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 6500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $150 (vs $150), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 1.4% better value per dollar than the GRID P40-8Q.

Insight	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 6500 Benchmark Check

GRID P40-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6500 and GRID P40-8Q

Radeon RX 6500

The Radeon RX 6500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in sem dados. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,610 points.

GRID P40-8Q

The GRID P40-8Q 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: 7,507 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6500 scores 7,610 and the GRID P40-8Q reaches 7,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
G3D Mark Score	7,610+1%	7,507

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GRID P40-8Q lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	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 GDDR6. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 12.0 (GRID P40-8Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500) vs NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-8Q). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-8Q).

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
Encoder	None	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	VCN 3.0	PureVideo HD VP7
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6500 draws 75W versus the GRID P40-8Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 6500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500) vs 350W (GRID P40-8Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 172mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 6500	GRID P40-8Q
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	172mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	101.5+204%	33.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon RX 6500) vs 50.0 (GRID P40-8Q) — the Radeon RX 6500 offers 1.4% better value.