RTX A400 vs GRID P40-4Q
RTX A400
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GRID P40-4Q
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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. The RTX A400 is positioned at rank 26 and the GRID P40-4Q is on rank 294, so the RTX A400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A400
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-4Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX A400 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2013). The RTX A400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-4Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P40-4Q.
| Insight | RTX A400 | GRID P40-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $135 versus $150 for the GRID P40-4Q, it costs 10% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A400 | GRID P40-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+12.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($135) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX A400 and GRID P40-4Q
RTX A400
The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.
GRID P40-4Q
The GRID P40-4Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,926 points. Launch price was $469.
Graphics Performance
The RTX A400 scores 5,983 and the GRID P40-4Q reaches 5,926 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A400 is built on Ampere while the GRID P40-4Q uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (RTX A400) vs 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q). Raw compute: 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q).
| Feature | RTX A400 | GRID P40-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,983 | 5,926 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Kepler |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1536+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.706 TFLOPS+18% | 2.289 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A400 | GRID P40-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RTX A400 | GRID P40-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A400 draws 50W versus the GRID P40-4Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RTX A400) vs 350W (GRID P40-4Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RTX A400 | GRID P40-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 119.7+355% | 26.3 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A400 launched at $135 MSRP and currently averages $135, while the GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 and now averages $150. The RTX A400 costs 10% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.3 (RTX A400) vs 39.5 (GRID P40-4Q) — the RTX A400 offers 12.2% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2013).
| Feature | RTX A400 | GRID P40-4Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $135-96% | $3000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $135-10% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.3+12% | 39.5 |
| Codename | GA107 | GK104 |
| Release | April 16 2024 | June 28 2013 |
| Ranking | #397 | #628 |
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