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GRID K520
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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 Quadro 7000 is on rank 398, so the GRID K520 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 Quadro 7000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 7000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K520 | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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 $300), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 501.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K520 | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+501.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Quadro 7000
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.
Quadro 7000
The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the Quadro 7000 reaches 3,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K520 is built on Kepler while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 512 (Quadro 7000). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000).
| Feature | GRID K520 | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,516 | 3,505 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+200% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+72% | 1.3322 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 896 KB+600% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K520 | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 7000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 7000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K520) vs 768 KB (Quadro 7000) — the Quadro 7000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K520 | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K520 draws 225W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 9.8% difference. The Quadro 7000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K520) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K520 | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 204W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 17.2+10% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K520 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro 7000 launched at $14499 and now averages $300. The GRID K520 costs 83.3% less ($250 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.3 (GRID K520) vs 11.7 (Quadro 7000) — the GRID K520 offers 500.9% better value. The GRID K520 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K520 | Quadro 7000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3599-75% | $14499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-83% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.3+501% | 11.7 |
| Codename | GK104 | GF110 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 2 2012 |
| Ranking | #540 | #541 |
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