GRID K120Q vs GeForce GT 520MX
GRID K120Q
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GeForce GT 520MX
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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 GRID K120Q is positioned at rank 276 and the GeForce GT 520MX is on rank 434, so the GRID K120Q offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K120Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 520MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 520MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K120Q and GeForce GT 520MX
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
GeForce GT 520MX
The GeForce GT 520MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 291 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K120Q scores 293 and the GeForce GT 520MX reaches 291 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 520MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520MX). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 293 | 291 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS+208% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K120Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520MX has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K120Q) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 520MX) — the GRID K120Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+15% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs No (GeForce GT 520MX). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K120Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce GT 520MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 5.8+346% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K120Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 and now averages $10. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (GRID K120Q) vs 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 98% better value.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | $45-64% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 29.1+98% |
| Codename | GK104 | GK107 |
| Release | June 28 2013 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #589 | #792 |
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