GRID K520 vs Quadro 2000D

When comparing GRID K520 and Quadro 2000D, 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 Quadro 2000D is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
Quadro 2000D

Main Specs

  GRID K520 Quadro 2000D
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 62 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI
 
  • GRID K520 has 262% more power consumption, than Quadro 2000D.
  • GRID K520 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 2000D uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K520 has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro 2000D.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K520 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro 2000D - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K520 is 120 MHz higher, than Quadro 2000D.
  • GRID K520 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 2000D - by 40 nm process technology.
  • GRID K520 is 89 mm longer, than Quadro 2000D.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 2400 MHz higher, than Quadro 2000D.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 2−3
ultra / 1080p 9−10 0−1
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 30−35 12−14
medium / 1080p 20−22 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 283% more, than Quadro 2000D.

Full Specs

  GRID K520 Quadro 2000D
Architecture Kepler Fermi
Code name GK104 GF106
Type Workstation Workstation
Release date 23 July 2013 5 October 2011
Pipelines 1536 192
Core clock speed 745 MHz 625 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,170 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 20.00
Floating-point performance 2x 2,448 gflops 480.0 gflops
Length 267 mm 178 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 2600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 41.6 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA 3.0 2.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 76 Mh/s 31 Mh/s