GRID K520 vs GeForce GTX 870M
GRID K520
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GeForce GTX 870M
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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 870M is on rank 143, so the GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 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 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M
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 870M
The GeForce GTX 870M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,536 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the GeForce GTX 870M reaches 3,536 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K520 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 870M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 1,344 (GeForce GTX 870M). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 2.599 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 870M).
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,516 | 3,536 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+14% | 1344 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 | 2.599 TFLOPS+14% |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+14% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GRID K520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 870M has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 870M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K520) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 870M) — the GRID K520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K520) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 870M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 870M). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K520) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 870M).
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K520 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 870M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K520) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 870M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 100W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 35.4+127% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 870M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K520 | GeForce GTX 870M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GK104 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #540 | #538 |
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