GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs GRID K520

When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 860M SLI 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 860M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 GTX 860M SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI GRID K520
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2x 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GRID K520 has 87% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • GRID K520 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 860M SLI.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and GRID K520 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 284 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
  • GeForce GTX 860M SLI and GRID K520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI and GRID K520 is 5000 MHz.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 16−18
ultra / 1080p 14−16 9−10
QHD / 1440p 8−9 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 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 42% more, than GRID K520.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 860M SLI GRID K520
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GK104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 23 July 2013
Pipelines 1280 1536
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 2x 1870 Million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36
Floating-point performance 2x 2,448 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 2x 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
SLI options +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 76 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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