GRID K520 vs GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
GRID K520
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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 K520 is positioned at rank 350 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is on rank 102, so the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K520
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition 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 GRID K520.
| Insight | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GRID K520 and GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
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.
GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition
The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,569 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition reaches 3,569 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K520 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 2.448 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition).
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,516 | 3,569+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2 | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 | 2.448 TFLOPS+7% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2 | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 256-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K520) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K520) vs NVENC (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs PureVideo HD (VP5). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K520) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition).
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | PureVideo HD (VP5) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K520 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition's 122W — a 59.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K520) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 105mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 680M KY_Bullet Edition |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 122W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 105mm |
| Height | 111mm | 82mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 29.3+88% |
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