GRID K520 vs Quadro K1100M

When comparing GRID K520 and Quadro K1100M, 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 K1100M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro K1100M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro K1100M 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 Quadro K1100M here:

Main Specs

  GRID K520 Quadro K1100M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 45 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K520 has 400% more power consumption, than Quadro K1100M.
  • GRID K520 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K1100M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GRID K520 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro K1100M.
  • GRID K520 is used in Desktops, and Quadro K1100M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GRID K520 and Quadro K1100M are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GRID K520 is 40 MHz higher, than Quadro K1100M.
  • GRID K520 and Quadro K1100M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 2200 MHz higher, than Quadro K1100M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 0−1
ultra / 1080p 9−10
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 225% more, than Quadro K1100M.

Full Specs

  GRID K520 Quadro K1100M
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK104 GK107
Type Workstation Mobile workstation
Release date 23 July 2013 23 July 2013
Pipelines 1536 384
Core clock speed 745 MHz 705 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 22.59
Floating-point performance 2x 2,448 gflops 542.2 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 2800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 44.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 3.0 +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 76 Mh/s 18 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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