GeForce GTX 970M vs GRID K520
When comparing GeForce GTX 970M 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 970M and GRID K520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
GeForce GTX 970M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 970M 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 970M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce GTX 970M | GRID K520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 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 | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 970M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GRID K520 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 970M has 2 GB more memory, than GRID K520.
- GeForce GTX 970M is used in Laptops, and GRID K520 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 970M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K520 - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 970M is 179 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
- GeForce GTX 970M and GRID K520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 2500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 970M.
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 970M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 128% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Battlefield 5 is 116% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 55−60 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 140−150 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Dota 2 is 23% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Far Cry 5 is 104% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Fortnite is 89% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 107% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 120−130 | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 75% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Metro Exodus is 121% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Minecraft is 18% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 31% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 121% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 970M in World of Tanks is 3% more, than GRID K520. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 970M | GRID K520 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Code name | GM204 | GK104 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 7 October 2014 | 23 July 2013 |
| Pipelines | 1280 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 924 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 83.04 | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,657 gflops | 2x 2,448 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2500 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 120 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 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 3.0 |
| CUDA cores | 1280 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 314 Mh/s | 76 Mh/s |
| Laptop size | large | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GameStream | + | |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
| BatteryBoost | + | |
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