
Radeon Pro 460 vs GRID K520

Radeon Pro 460
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GRID K520
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 460
Performance Per Dollar GRID K520
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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 460 | GRID 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.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 460 | GRID 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

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.

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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | GRID 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)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | GRID 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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | GRID 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.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | GRID 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 |
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).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 460 | GRID 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 |
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