GeForce GTS 160M vs GRID K520
When comparing GeForce GTS 160M 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 GeForce GTS 160M and GRID K520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
GeForce GTS 160M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTS 160M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTS 160M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTS 160M | GRID K520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 60 Watt | 225 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K520 has 275% more power consumption, than GeForce GTS 160M.
- GeForce GTS 160M is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GRID K520 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID K520 has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTS 160M.
- GeForce GTS 160M is used in Laptops, and GRID K520 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTS 160M is build with G9x architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTS 160M is 755 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
- GeForce GTS 160M is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GRID K520 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3100% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTS 160M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 55−60 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 140−150 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 478% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTS 160M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 265% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 377% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 384% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 49% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 675% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 200% more, than GeForce GTS 160M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTS 160M | GRID K520 | |
| Architecture | G9x | Kepler |
| Code name | N10E-GS1 | GK104 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 2 March 2009 | 23 July 2013 |
| Pipelines | 64 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1500 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Transistor count | 505 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 19 billion/sec | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 192 gflops | 2x 2,448 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 51 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 3.0 |
| CUDA cores | 64 | |
| Bus support | PCI-E 2.0 | |
| SLI options | 2-way | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 76 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Gigaflops | 288 | |
| MXM Type | MXM 3.0 Type-B | |
| Power management | 8.0 | |
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