GRID P40-12Q
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
5,540
MSRP
$5699
AVG Price
$5699
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.
Overview
The GRID P40-12Q 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: 5,540 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GRID P40-12Q is positioned at rank #351 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-12Q
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GRID P40-12Q across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GRID P40-12Q specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GRID P40-12Q scores 5,540 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.825 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1178 MHz from a base of 557 MHz.
| Specification | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 5,540 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM204 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 2048 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 64 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1178 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 557 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 150.8 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 5,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #433 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID P40-12Q is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 768 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The GRID P40-12Q draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 225 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $5,699, the GRID P40-12Q delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #351 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #433 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GRID P40-12Q |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $5699 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $5699 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #351 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #433 |
| Release Date | August 30 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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