GRID K520 vs Radeon Pro 560
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 Radeon Pro 560 is on rank 175, so the Radeon Pro 560 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 Radeon Pro 560
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 560.
| Insight | GRID K520 | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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) | — |
💎 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 $150), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 203.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K520 | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+203.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 Radeon Pro 560
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.
Radeon Pro 560
The Radeon Pro 560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,475 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the Radeon Pro 560 reaches 3,475 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K520 is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro 560 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro 560). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 560).
| Feature | GRID K520 | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,516+1% | 3,475 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 ×2+50% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+23% | 1.858 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 ×2+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128 ×2+100% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K520 | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
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 1 MB (Radeon Pro 560) — the Radeon Pro 560 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K520 | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K520 draws 225W versus the Radeon Pro 560's 75W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro 560 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K520) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 560). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K520 | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 75W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.6 | 46.3+197% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K520 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro 560 launched at $500 and now averages $150. The GRID K520 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.3 (GRID K520) vs 23.2 (Radeon Pro 560) — the GRID K520 offers 203% better value. The Radeon Pro 560 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | GRID K520 | Radeon Pro 560 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3599 | $500-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-67% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.3+203% | 23.2 |
| Codename | GK104 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #540 | #543 |
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