Quadro K2200 vs GRID K520

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 Quadro K2200 is positioned at rank 169 and the GRID K520 is on rank 350, so the Quadro K2200 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 Quadro K2200

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99%

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97%

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MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

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90%

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MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2063%

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Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

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Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon Pro 460

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97%

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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

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93%

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89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID K520

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MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

15074%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

100%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

99%

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97%

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96%

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93%

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93%

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MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

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FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

91%

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Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

90%

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FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

90%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

88%

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Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

83%

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MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K2200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% 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	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K2200 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K2200 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+27.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K2200 and GRID K520

Quadro K2200

The Quadro K2200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1046 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,580 points. Launch price was $395.75.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K2200 scores 3,580 and the GRID K520 reaches 3,516 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200 is built on Maxwell while the GRID K520 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200) vs 1,536 (GRID K520). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520).

Feature	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
G3D Mark Score	3,580+2%	3,516
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536 ×2+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS ×2+59%
ROPs	16	32 ×2+100%
TMUs	40	128 ×2+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
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 Quadro K2200 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K520 has 2 GB. The Quadro K2200 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K2200) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K520) — the Quadro K2200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2200) vs 12 (11_0) (GRID K520). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th Gen (Quadro K2200) vs NVENC 1 (GRID K520). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs NVDEC 1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2200) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GRID K520).

Feature	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
Encoder	NVENC 4th Gen	NVENC 1
Decoder	NVDEC 1	NVDEC 1
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K2200 draws 68W versus the GRID K520's 225W — a 107.2% difference. The Quadro K2200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200) vs 350W (GRID K520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 203mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Quadro K2200	GRID K520
TDP	68W-70%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	203mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	52.6+237%	15.6

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K2200 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GRID K520 launched at $3599 and now averages $50. The Quadro K2200 costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.5 (Quadro K2200) vs 70.3 (GRID K520) — the Quadro K2200 offers 27.3% better value. The Quadro K2200 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).