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 P40-8Q 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P40-8Q

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GRID P40-8Q across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GRID P40-8Q specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-8Q scores 7,507 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 P40-8Q
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	7,507
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	#505

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID P40-8Q 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 P40-8Q
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

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12.0, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GRID P40-8Q
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.0
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 6.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	GRID

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 0x None — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP7— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.

Specification	GRID P40-8Q
None PortsNumber of None display connectors	0x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP7
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-8Q draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 968g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GRID P40-8Q
TDPPower consumption under load	225 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	968g

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $150 (MSRP: $3000), the GRID P40-8Q delivers 50 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #505 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GRID P40-8Q
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$3000
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$150
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#505
Release Date	August 30 2015
Release Year	2015