GRID P40-12Q vs Radeon TM

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 P40-12Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

GRID P40-12Q

2015

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 225W, a 210W reduction.
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌1400% higher power demand at 225W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon TM better than GRID P40-12Q?

Yes. Radeon TM is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,564 vs 5,540 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon TM is a 2024 card with FSR upscaling, while GRID P40-12Q 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 TM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2015, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm 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?

Radeon TM is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon TM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $5,699 MSRP, and you are getting 0.4% higher G3D Mark. GRID P40-12Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GRID P40-12Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GRID P40-12Q is 2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 5,540 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 P40-12Q Benchmark Check

Radeon TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GRID P40-12Q	Radeon TM
1080p
low	104 FPS	93 FPS
medium	90 FPS	78 FPS
high	73 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	80 FPS
medium	80 FPS	68 FPS
high	58 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	29 FPS	30 FPS
medium	27 FPS	28 FPS
high	18 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GRID P40-12Q	Radeon TM
1080p
low	162 FPS	126 FPS
medium	128 FPS	88 FPS
high	94 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	119 FPS	90 FPS
medium	92 FPS	60 FPS
high	74 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	38 FPS
medium	52 FPS	28 FPS
high	43 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	15 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GRID P40-12Q	Radeon TM
1080p
low	249 FPS	250 FPS
medium	199 FPS	200 FPS
high	166 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	187 FPS	188 FPS
medium	150 FPS	150 FPS
high	125 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	125 FPS	125 FPS
medium	100 FPS	100 FPS
high	83 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GRID P40-12Q	Radeon TM
1080p
low	182 FPS	172 FPS
medium	148 FPS	135 FPS
high	133 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	132 FPS	118 FPS
medium	110 FPS	96 FPS
high	99 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	71 FPS
medium	60 FPS	56 FPS
high	49 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P40-12Q and Radeon TM

GRID P40-12Q

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.

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-12Q scores 5,540 and the Radeon TM reaches 5,564 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-12Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-12Q) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-12Q) vs 5.939 TFLOPS (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-12Q	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	5,540	5,564
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2048+100%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS	5.939 TFLOPS+23%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	2900 MHz+146%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-12Q	Radeon TM
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 GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GRID P40-12Q	Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-12Q draws 225W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 175% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-12Q) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.