GRID P40-8Q vs Radeon RX 6500

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 P40-8Q

2015

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1407.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1428.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on Unknown node with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GRID P40-8Q

2015

Radeon RX 6500

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 1428.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on Unknown node with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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1407.5% HIGHER MSRP
$3,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 38.2 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 6500 better than GRID P40-8Q?

Yes. Radeon RX 6500 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 7,610 vs 7,507 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 6500 is a 0 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GRID P40-8Q is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 RX 6500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) 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 RX 6500 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. Radeon RX 6500 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 6500 is about $2,801 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $3,000 MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% higher G3D Mark. GRID P40-8Q is the newer 2015 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GRID P40-8Q make more sense than Radeon RX 6500?

Yes. GRID P40-8Q 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 and staying closer to $3,000 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 6500. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 6500 currently gives you 1.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 1428.2%.

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 P40-8Q Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	104 FPS	78 FPS
medium	90 FPS	68 FPS
high	73 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	71 FPS
medium	80 FPS	60 FPS
high	58 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	25 FPS
medium	27 FPS	24 FPS
high	18 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	162 FPS	106 FPS
medium	128 FPS	73 FPS
high	94 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	72 FPS
medium	92 FPS	44 FPS
high	74 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	23 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	34 FPS
medium	52 FPS	23 FPS
high	43 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	338 FPS	299 FPS
medium	270 FPS	258 FPS
high	225 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	160 FPS
1440p
low	253 FPS	221 FPS
medium	203 FPS	198 FPS
high	169 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	121 FPS
4K
low	169 FPS	135 FPS
medium	135 FPS	117 FPS
high	113 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	53 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
1080p
low	182 FPS	131 FPS
medium	148 FPS	107 FPS
high	133 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	99 FPS
medium	110 FPS	82 FPS
high	99 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	58 FPS
medium	60 FPS	47 FPS
high	49 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	29 FPS

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Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 is support for FSR Frame Generation + 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	GRID P40-8Q	Radeon RX 6500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

The GRID P40-8Q launched at $3000 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 6500 launched at $199. The Radeon RX 6500 costs 93.4% less ($2801 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (GRID P40-8Q) vs 38.2 (Radeon RX 6500) — the Radeon RX 6500 offers 1428% better value.