GeForce GTX 960 vs GRID K520

When comparing GeForce GTX 960 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 960 and GRID K520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 GRID K520
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pins 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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  • GRID K520 has 87% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 960 and GRID K520 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960 is 382 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
  • GeForce GTX 960 and GRID K520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID K520 is 258 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 4993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 16−18
ultra / 1080p 21−24 9−10
QHD / 1440p 16−18 4−5
4K / 2160p 10−11 4−5
low / 720p 60−65 30−35
medium / 1080p 40−45 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 128% more, than GRID K520.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 GRID K520
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM206 GK104
Type Desktop Workstation
Release date 22 January 2015 23 July 2013
Pipelines 1024 1536
Core clock speed 1127 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz
Transistor count 2,940 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 72 billion/sec 95.36
Floating-point performance 2,413 gflops 2x 2,448 gflops
Length 9.5" (24.1 cm) 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.27 kh/s
CUDA cores 1024
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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