GRID K520 vs GRID M10 8Q
When comparing GRID K520 and GRID M10 8Q, 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 GRID K520 and GRID M10 8Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
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GRID M10 8Q
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Main Specs
GRID K520 | GRID M10 8Q | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 225 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 225 Watt.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GRID M10 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GRID K520.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GRID K520 is build with Kepler architecture, and GRID M10 8Q - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 288 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
- GRID K520 and GRID M10 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Both graphics cards are the same length of 267 mm.
- Memory clock speed of GRID M10 8Q is 200 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 23% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Battlefield 5 is 25% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GRID K520 and GRID M10 8Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 210−220 | 190−200 |
medium / 768p | 180−190 | 160−170 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 140−150 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 12% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 12% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 17% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 25% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 70−75 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 21% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Metro Exodus is 40% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 4% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 17% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 20% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 30−33 |
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 27% more, than GRID M10 8Q. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 8% more, than GRID M10 8Q. |
Full Specs
GRID K520 | GRID M10 8Q | |
Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
Code name | GK104 | GM107 |
Type | Workstation | Workstation |
Release date | 23 July 2013 | 18 May 2016 |
Pipelines | 1536 | 640 |
Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 1033 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1306 MHz | |
Transistor count | 3,540 million | 1,870 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 52.24 |
Floating-point performance | 2x 2,448 gflops | 1,672 gflops |
Length | 267 mm | 267 mm |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 5200 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 83.2 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | 3.0 | 5.0 |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 76 Mh/s | |