GRID K520 vs Maxwell GPU Surface Book
When comparing GRID K520 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book, 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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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Maxwell GPU Surface Book is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Maxwell GPU Surface Book 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 Maxwell GPU Surface Book here:
Main Specs
GRID K520 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GRID K520 has 3 GB more memory, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book.
- GRID K520 is used in Desktops, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - in Laptops.
- GRID K520 is build with Kepler architecture, and Maxwell GPU Surface Book - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 209 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
- GRID K520 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Maxwell GPU Surface Book is 12 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 81% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Battlefield 5 is 73% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GRID K520 and Maxwell GPU Surface Book have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 210−220 | 150−160 |
medium / 768p | 180−190 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 65−70 |
QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 140−150 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 43% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 30−33 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 60% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 87% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 57% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
low / 768p | 110−120 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 13% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 60−65 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 30−35 |
medium / 768p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 75% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 22% more, than Maxwell GPU Surface Book. |
Full Specs
GRID K520 | Maxwell GPU Surface Book | |
Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
Code name | GK104 | Surface Book |
Type | Workstation | Laptop |
Release date | 23 July 2013 | 1 October 2015 |
Pipelines | 1536 | 384 |
Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 954 MHz |
Boost Clock | 993 MHz | |
Transistor count | 3,540 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 95.36 | |
Floating-point performance | 2x 2,448 gflops | |
Length | 267 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 5012 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0 |
Shader Model | 5.1 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
CUDA | 3.0 | + |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 76 Mh/s | |
Optimus | + | |
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