GRID P40-4Q vs Radeon R9 380

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 P40-4Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1407.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1426.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.2 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P40-4Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P40-4Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GRID P40-4Q

2013

Radeon R9 380

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1426.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 30.2 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GRID P40-4Q: it remains the more sensible modern option while GRID P40-4Q is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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1407.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.0 vs 30.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 380 better than GRID P40-4Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,926 vs 6,000 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon R9 380 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

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

Radeon R9 380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013 and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Radeon R9 380 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. Radeon R9 380 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon R9 380 is about $2,801 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $199 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR upscaling.

Is GRID P40-4Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GRID P40-4Q is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $3,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon R9 380 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling.

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 P40-4Q Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 380 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	103 FPS	78 FPS
medium	89 FPS	67 FPS
high	70 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	42 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	90 FPS	69 FPS
medium	79 FPS	60 FPS
high	56 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	25 FPS
medium	27 FPS	24 FPS
high	18 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	111 FPS	128 FPS
medium	78 FPS	98 FPS
high	57 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	72 FPS	72 FPS
medium	49 FPS	52 FPS
high	37 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	27 FPS
medium	25 FPS	19 FPS
high	20 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	11 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	267 FPS	270 FPS
medium	213 FPS	216 FPS
high	178 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	133 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	202 FPS
medium	160 FPS	162 FPS
high	133 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	133 FPS	135 FPS
medium	107 FPS	108 FPS
high	89 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
1080p
low	166 FPS	139 FPS
medium	133 FPS	115 FPS
high	117 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	85 FPS
1440p
low	121 FPS	103 FPS
medium	99 FPS	85 FPS
high	87 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	61 FPS
medium	54 FPS	48 FPS
high	44 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-4Q and Radeon R9 380

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.

Radeon R9 380

The Radeon R9 380 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-4Q scores 5,926 and the Radeon R9 380 reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-4Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 380 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon R9 380). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID P40-4Q) vs 3.476 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380).

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
G3D Mark Score	5,926	6,000+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	1792+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS	3.476 TFLOPS+52%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	128+14%	112
L1 Cache	128 KB	448 KB+250%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-4Q draws 225W versus the Radeon R9 380's 220W — a 2.2% difference. The Radeon R9 380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-4Q) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GRID P40-4Q	Radeon R9 380
TDP	225W	220W-2%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	26.3	27.3+4%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-4Q launched at $3000 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 380 launched at $199. The Radeon R9 380 costs 93.4% less ($2801 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (GRID P40-4Q) vs 30.2 (Radeon R9 380) — the Radeon R9 380 offers 1410% better value. The Radeon R9 380 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).