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.
high / 1080p	30−35	24−27
ultra / 1080p	27−30	21−24
QHD / 1440p	12−14	9−10
4K / 2160p	8−9	6−7
low / 720p	70−75	55−60
medium / 1080p	35−40	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Battlefield 5 is 28% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	230−240	210−220
medium / 768p	200−210	180−190
ultra / 1080p	120−130	100−110
QHD / 1440p	95−100	55−60
4K / 2160p	50−55	30−35
high / 768p	170−180	140−150
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 20% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	40−45
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 16% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	120−130	110−120
medium / 768p	110−120	95−100
ultra / 1080p	80−85	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Dota 2 is 15% more, than GRID K520.
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	24−27	18−20
QHD / 1440p	20−22	16−18
4K / 2160p	8−9	6−7
low / 720p	55−60	40−45
medium / 1080p	27−30	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Far Cry 5 is 28% more, than GRID K520.
high / 1080p	30−35	27−30
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	120−130	100−110
medium / 1080p	75−80	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Fortnite is 19% more, than GRID K520.
high / 1080p	35−40	27−30
ultra / 1080p	27−30	21−24
QHD / 1440p	14−16	10−11
4K / 2160p	14−16	10−11
low / 720p	70−75	55−60
medium / 1080p	40−45	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 29% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
medium / 768p	95−100	80−85
high / 1080p	40−45	30−35
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
QHD / 1440p	8−9	4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 20% more, than GRID K520.
high / 1080p	12−14	10−11
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
QHD / 1440p	10−11	−
4K / 2160p	3−4	3−4
low / 720p	40−45	30−35
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Metro Exodus is 21% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	120−130	110−120
medium / 1080p	110−120	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Minecraft is 9% more, than GRID K520.
high / 1080p	−	24−27
ultra / 1080p	14−16	18−20
low / 720p	70−75	60−65
medium / 1080p	18−20	24−27
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and GRID K520 have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−11
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	40−45	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 27% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	75−80	60−65
medium / 768p	45−50	35−40
high / 1080p	27−30	20−22
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
4K / 2160p	9−10	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 25% more, than GRID K520.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
medium / 768p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	35−40
high / 768p	55−60	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.

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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		76 Mh/s

GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs GRID K520

Main Specs

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