GRID K520 vs T400

GRID K520

2013Core: 745 MHz

T400

2021Core: 420 MHzBoost: 1425 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

T400

3,609

+2.6%

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 T400 is on rank 80, so the T400 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 T400

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

94%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

90%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

90%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

88%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

87%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

84%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

83%

#65

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

737%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

100%

#86

Quadro P3200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $63

86%

#89

Quadro P2000

MSRP: $425|Avg: $190

82%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

81%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

77%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T400 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The T400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID K520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The T400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 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	T400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID K520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $179 for the T400, it costs 72% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 248.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K520	T400
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+248.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179)

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

T400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K520 and T400

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.

T400

The T400 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 420 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,609 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K520 scores 3,516 and the T400 reaches 3,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K520 is built on Kepler while the T400 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K520) vs 384 (T400). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520) vs 1.094 TFLOPS (T400).

Feature	GRID K520	T400
G3D Mark Score	3,516	3,609+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536 ×2+300%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+109%	1.094 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2+100%	16
TMUs	128 ×2+433%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB	384 KB+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K520	T400
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)

The GRID K520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the T400 has 4 GB. The T400 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GRID K520) vs 1 MB (T400) — the T400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K520	T400
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K520 draws 225W versus the T400's 30W — a 152.9% difference. The T400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K520) vs 350W (T400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID K520	T400
TDP	225W	30W-87%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	15.6	120.3+671%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K520 launched at $3599 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the T400 launched at $180 and now averages $179. The GRID K520 costs 72.1% less ($129 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 70.3 (GRID K520) vs 20.2 (T400) — the GRID K520 offers 248% better value. The T400 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).