GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs GRID K520

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB 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 GTX 1060 5 GB and GRID K520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
GRID K520

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GRID K520
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 5 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
 
  • GRID K520 has 87% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K520.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 761 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GRID K520 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID K520 is 17 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 3008 MHz higher, than GRID K520.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 16−18
ultra / 1080p 12−14 9−10
QHD / 1440p 7−8 4−5
4K / 2160p 5−6 4−5
low / 720p 40−45 30−35
medium / 1080p 27−30 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 35% more, than GRID K520.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GRID K520
Architecture Pascal Kepler
Code name GP106 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 26 December 2017 23 July 2013
Pipelines 1280 1536
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1709 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 136.7 95.36
Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops 2x 2,448 gflops
Length 250 mm 267 mm
Memory bus width 160 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 3.0
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