GeForce GTX 960A vs GRID K520

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.

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. The GeForce GTX 960A is positioned at rank 270 and the GRID K520 is on rank 350, so the GeForce GTX 960A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960A

#260

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

624%

#262

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

565%

#263

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

564%

#267

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

513%

#268

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

509%

#270

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

100%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

96%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K520

#335

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15074%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

100%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

99%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

97%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

96%

#355

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

93%

#356

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

93%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

91%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

90%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

88%

#364

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

83%

#365

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960A.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GRID K520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($50)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 960A Benchmark Check

GRID K520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960A and GRID K520

GeForce GTX 960A

The GeForce GTX 960A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,465 points.

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 ×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 960A scores 3,465 and the GRID K520 reaches 3,516 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960A is built on Maxwell while the GRID K520 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 1,536 (GRID K520). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
G3D Mark Score	3,465	3,516+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536 ×2+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+65%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	40	128 ×2+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K520) — the GeForce GTX 960A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K520). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 960A) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K520). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC 1.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 1
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC 1
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960A draws 75W versus the GRID K520's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 960A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 350W (GRID K520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GRID K520
TDP	75W-67%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	46.2+196%	15.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 960A launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID K520 launched at $3599 and now averages $50. The GRID K520 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.8 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 70.3 (GRID K520) — the GRID K520 offers 21.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 960A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).