Quadro K2200M vs GRID K520
Quadro K2200M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Quadro K2200M is positioned at rank 27 and the GRID K520 is on rank 350, so the Quadro K2200M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K2200M
Performance Per Dollar GRID K520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K2200M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 K2200M | GRID K520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| 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 | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K2200M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro K2200M and GRID K520
Quadro K2200M
The Quadro K2200M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is 667 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,535 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K2200M scores 3,535 and the GRID K520 reaches 3,516 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K2200M is built on Maxwell while the GRID K520 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Quadro K2200M) vs 1,536 (GRID K520). Raw compute: 0.8538 TFLOPS (Quadro K2200M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520).
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | GRID K520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,535 | 3,516 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536 ×2+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8538 TFLOPS | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2+168% |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K2200M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID K520 has 2 GB. The Quadro K2200M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro K2200M) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K520) — the Quadro K2200M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K2200M draws 65W versus the GRID K520's 225W — a 110.3% difference. The Quadro K2200M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K2200M) vs 350W (GRID K520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | GRID K520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-71% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 54.4+249% | 15.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K2200M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K2200M | GRID K520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $3599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GM107 | GK104 |
| Release | July 19 2014 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #539 | #540 |
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