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

FireStream 9270 vs GRID K520

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

Full Specs

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