GRID K520
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
3,516
MSRP
$3599
AVG Price
$50
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GRID K520 is positioned at rank #350 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K520
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GRID K520 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GRID K520 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K520 scores 3,516 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 ×2 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 ×2 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ×2 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | GRID K520 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 3,516 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1536 ×2 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 ×2 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 ×2 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 745 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.289 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 95.36 ×2 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #540 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K520 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GRID K520 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GRID K520 |
|---|---|
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (11_0) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 3.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x None — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1, decoder: NVDEC 1— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1.
| Specification | GRID K520 |
|---|---|
| None PortsNumber of None display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 0 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 1 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 1 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K520 draws 225 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | GRID K520 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 225 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 50°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $3599), the GRID K520 delivers 70 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #350 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #540 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GRID K520 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $3599 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $50 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #350 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #540 |
| Release Date | July 23 2013 |
| Release Year | 2013 |
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