GRID K520 vs FirePro W7170M

GRID K520

2013Core: 745 MHz

FirePro W7170M

2015Core: 723 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K520

225

3,516

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

FirePro W7170M

100

3,605

+2.5%

Radeon R9 350

Radeon RX Vega 11 PRD

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 K520 is positioned at rank 350 and the FirePro W7170M is on rank 22, so the FirePro W7170M 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 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 Per Dollar FirePro W7170M

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

328%

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

78%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

74%

#22

FirePro W7170M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

98%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

88%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

82%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro W7170M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K520.

Insight	GRID K520	FirePro W7170M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W7170M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GRID K520 Benchmark Check

FirePro W7170M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K520 and FirePro W7170M

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.

FirePro W7170M

The FirePro W7170M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 2 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 723 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,605 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the FirePro W7170M reaches 3,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K520 is built on Kepler while the FirePro W7170M uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 2,048 (FirePro W7170M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 2.961 TFLOPS (FirePro W7170M).

Feature	GRID K520	FirePro W7170M
G3D Mark Score	3,516	3,605+3%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536 ×2	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS ×2	2.961 TFLOPS+29%
ROPs	32 ×2	32
TMUs	128 ×2	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K520	FirePro W7170M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID K520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W7170M has 4 GB. The FirePro W7170M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GRID K520	FirePro W7170M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K520) vs 12 (FirePro W7170M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID K520	FirePro W7170M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K520) vs VCE 3.1 (FirePro W7170M). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K520) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC (FirePro W7170M).

Feature	GRID K520	FirePro W7170M
Encoder	NVENC 1	VCE 3.1
Decoder	NVDEC 1	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K520 draws 225W versus the FirePro W7170M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The FirePro W7170M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K520) vs 350W (FirePro W7170M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GRID K520	FirePro W7170M
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	15.6	36.0+131%