GRID K520 vs GeForce GTX 960A

GRID K520

2013Core: 745 MHz

GeForce GTX 960A

2015Core: 1029 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K520

225

3,516

+1.5%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce GTX 960A

3,465

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 5060

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 960A is on rank 270, 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 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 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 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	GRID K520	GeForce GTX 960A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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

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

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

GeForce GTX 960A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the GeForce GTX 960A reaches 3,465 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 960A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960A). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A).

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K520	GeForce GTX 960A
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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