GRID P40-1Q vs Radeon 680M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GRID P40-1Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌350% higher power demand at 225W vs 50W.

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 225W, a 175W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

GRID P40-1Q

2015

Radeon 680M

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 225W, a 175W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌350% higher power demand at 225W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GRID P40-1Q better than Radeon 680M?

Yes. GRID P40-1Q is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 3,839 vs 3,836 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GRID P40-1Q is a 2015 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon 680M is a 2023 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 680M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 6nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GRID P40-1Q can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $3,000 MSRP. GRID P40-1Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GRID P40-1Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $3,000 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon 680M is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 225W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon 680M make more sense than GRID P40-1Q?

Yes. Radeon 680M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 225W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GRID P40-1Q. The trade-off is that GRID P40-1Q currently gives you 0.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GRID P40-1Q Benchmark Check

Radeon 680M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	103 FPS	127 FPS
medium	85 FPS	113 FPS
high	67 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	111 FPS
medium	72 FPS	93 FPS
high	51 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	47 FPS
medium	26 FPS	44 FPS
high	17 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	128 FPS	161 FPS
medium	101 FPS	128 FPS
high	82 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	107 FPS
medium	65 FPS	82 FPS
high	53 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	54 FPS
medium	32 FPS	43 FPS
high	29 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	22 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	138 FPS	138 FPS
high	115 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	129 FPS
medium	104 FPS	104 FPS
high	86 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	86 FPS	86 FPS
medium	69 FPS	69 FPS
high	58 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
1080p
low	173 FPS	173 FPS
medium	138 FPS	138 FPS
high	115 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	130 FPS	129 FPS
medium	104 FPS	104 FPS
high	86 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	86 FPS
medium	60 FPS	69 FPS
high	49 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	43 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-1Q and Radeon 680M

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.

Radeon 680M

The Radeon 680M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,836 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-1Q scores 3,839 and the Radeon 680M reaches 3,836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon 680M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 768 (Radeon 680M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-1Q) vs 3.379 TFLOPS (Radeon 680M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
G3D Mark Score	3,839	3,836
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+43%	3.379 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	2200 MHz+87%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+167%	48
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID P40-1Q) vs 12_2 (Radeon 680M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID P40-1Q	Radeon 680M
DirectX	12_1	12_2
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-1Q draws 225W versus the Radeon 680M's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 680M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-1Q) vs 350W (Radeon 680M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.