FireStream 9270 vs GRID K520
When comparing FireStream 9270 and GRID K520, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FireStream 9270 and GRID K520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9270
GRID K520
Main Specs
FireStream 9270 | GRID K520 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | 225 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
- GRID K520 has 40% more power consumption, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K520 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID K520 has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of FireStream 9270 is 5 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
- FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID K520 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 1400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 5−6 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 166% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Battlefield 5 is 153% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
FireStream 9270 and GRID K520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 210−220 |
medium / 768p | 100−110 | 180−190 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 100−110 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 55−60 |
4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 75−80 | 140−150 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 80% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 25% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 80−85 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 63% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Far Cry 5 is 162% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
high / 1080p | 7−8 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 125% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 146% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 4−5 |
medium / 720p | 45−50 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 100% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
high / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Metro Exodus is 220% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 25% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 175% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 10−11 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 140% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 21−24 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 20−22 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 180% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 40−45 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 54% more, than FireStream 9270. |
Full Specs
FireStream 9270 | GRID K520 | |
Architecture | TeraScale | Kepler |
Code name | RV770 | GK104 |
Type | Desktop | Workstation |
Release date | 13 November 2008 | 23 July 2013 |
Pipelines | 800 | 1536 |
Core clock speed | 750 MHz | 745 MHz |
Transistor count | 956 million | 3,540 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 30.00 | 95.36 |
Floating-point performance | 1,200.0 gflops | 2x 2,448 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 5000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | 3.0 | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 76 Mh/s | |