Radeon Pro 460
VS
GRID K520

Radeon Pro 460 vs GRID K520

AMD

Radeon Pro 460

2016Core: 850 MHzBoost: 907 MHz
VS

GRID K520

2013Core: 745 MHz

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 Radeon Pro 460 is positioned at rank 176 and the GRID K520 is on rank 350, so the Radeon Pro 460 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 Radeon Pro 460

#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
97%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
97%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
93%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
91%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
89%
#161
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2138%
#176
Radeon Pro 460
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
100%
#180
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E
MSRP: $139|Avg: $85
96%
#181
FirePro M5950
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
95%
#183
Radeon Pro WX 7130
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200
93%
#184
FirePro W7100
MSRP: $799|Avg: $114
92%
#185
P106-090
MSRP: $389|Avg: $30
92%
#186
Radeon Pro WX 4130
MSRP: $300|Avg: $100
91%
#188
Tesla M6
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84
90%
#190
CMP 30HX
MSRP: $799|Avg: $60
89%
#191
FirePro W2100
MSRP: $139|Avg: $30
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID K520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 460.

InsightRadeon Pro 460GRID K520
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 205.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro 460GRID K520
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+205.5%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)
More affordable ($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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 460 and GRID K520

AMD

Radeon Pro 460

The Radeon Pro 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 907 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,453 points.

NVIDIA

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 Radeon Pro 460 scores 3,453 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 Radeon Pro 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GRID K520 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Pro 460) vs 1,536 (GRID K520). Raw compute: 1.858 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 460) vs 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 (GRID K520).

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GRID K520
G3D Mark Score
3,453
3,516+2%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Kepler
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1024
1536 ×2+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.858 TFLOPS
2.289 TFLOPS ×2+23%
ROPs
16
32 ×2+100%
TMUs
64
128 ×2+100%
L1 Cache
256 KB+100%
128 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GRID K520
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 460) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K520) — the Radeon Pro 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GRID K520
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+100%
0.5 MB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 460 draws 35W versus the GRID K520's 225W — a 146.2% difference. The Radeon Pro 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 460) vs 350W (GRID K520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GRID K520
TDP
35W-84%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
98.7+533%
15.6
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 460 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID K520 launched at $3599 and now averages $50. The GRID K520 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.0 (Radeon Pro 460) vs 70.3 (GRID K520) — the GRID K520 offers 205.7% better value. The Radeon Pro 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureRadeon Pro 460GRID K520
MSRP
$500-86%
$3599
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$50-67%
Performance per Dollar
23.0
70.3+206%
Codename
Baffin
GK104
Release
October 30 2016
July 23 2013
Ranking
#547
#540