GeForce GTX 570M vs GRID K520

When comparing GeForce GTX 570M 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 570M 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 570M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 570M 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 570M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 570M GRID K520
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 225 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 3 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K520 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 570M.
  • GeForce GTX 570M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID K520 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K520 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 570M.
  • GeForce GTX 570M is used in Laptops, and GRID K520 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 570M is build with Fermi architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K520 is 170 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 570M.
  • GeForce GTX 570M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GRID K520 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 3500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 570M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 16−18
ultra / 1080p 6−7 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 21−24 30−35
medium / 1080p 12−14 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce GTX 570M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 570M GRID K520
Architecture Fermi Kepler
Code name N12E-GT GK104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 28 June 2011 23 July 2013
Pipelines 336 1536
Core clock speed 575 MHz 745 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 32.2 billion/sec 95.36
Floating-point performance 772.8 gflops 2x 2,448 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72.0 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
CUDA cores 336
Bus support PCI-E 2.0
SLI options +
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s 76 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
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