GeForce GTX 765M SLI vs GRID K520

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

2013Core: 850 MHz
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GRID K520

2013Core: 745 MHz

GeForce GTX 765M SLI vs GRID K520 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI vs GRID K520: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

2013

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 130W instead of 225W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,599 MSRP).

GRID K520

2013

Why buy it

  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌73.1% higher power demand at 225W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 765M SLI is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (3,614 vs 3,516), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 765M SLI is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID K520 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID K520 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 765M SLI has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 765M SLI vs GRID K520 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 765M SLI

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,614 points.

NVIDIA

GRID K520

The GRID K520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 Γ—2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,516 points. Launch price was $3,599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI scores 3,614 and the GRID K520 reaches 3,516 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is built on Kepler while the GRID K520 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 1,536 (GRID K520).

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIGRID K520
G3D Mark Score
3,614+3%
3,516
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1536
1536 Γ—2
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID K520 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIGRID K520
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 765M SLI and 64-bit on the GRID K520.

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIGRID K520
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 765M SLI draws 130W versus the GRID K520's 225W β€” a 53.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 765M SLI) vs 350W (GRID K520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 765M SLIGRID K520
TDP
130W-42%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
β€”
267mm
Height
β€”
111mm
Slots
β€”
2
Temp (Load)
β€”
75Β°C
Perf/Watt
27.8+78%
15.6