GRID K520 vs GRID M6-8Q

GRID K520

2013Core: 745 MHz

GRID M6-8Q

2015Core: 722 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

GRID M6-8Q

100

3,568

+1.5%

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

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 GRID M6-8Q is on rank 273, so the GRID M6-8Q 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 GRID M6-8Q

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

99%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

98%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

89%

#258

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6207%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

98%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

98%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#280

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

93%

#281

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

90%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

89%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

87%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-8Q 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	GRID M6-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
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 $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 97.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K520	GRID M6-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+97.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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

GRID M6-8Q Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K520 and GRID M6-8Q

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.

GRID M6-8Q

The GRID M6-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,568 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the GRID M6-8Q reaches 3,568 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 GRID M6-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-8Q). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-8Q).

Feature	GRID K520	GRID M6-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,516	3,568+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536 ×2	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+3%	2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2	64+100%
TMUs	128 ×2+33%	96
L1 Cache	128 KB	576 KB+350%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K520	GRID M6-8Q
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K520) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-8Q) — the GRID M6-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K520	GRID M6-8Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K520) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-8Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	GRID K520	GRID M6-8Q
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	0	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K520 draws 225W versus the GRID M6-8Q's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The GRID M6-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K520) vs 350W (GRID M6-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GRID K520	GRID M6-8Q
TDP	225W	100W-56%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.6	35.7+129%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K520 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GRID M6-8Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The GRID K520 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.3 (GRID K520) vs 35.7 (GRID M6-8Q) — the GRID K520 offers 96.9% better value. The GRID M6-8Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).