GRID K520 vs Quadro 500M
When comparing GRID K520 and Quadro 500M, 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 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
Quadro 500M
Main Specs
| GRID K520 | Quadro 500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
- GRID K520 has 542% more power consumption, than Quadro 500M.
- GRID K520 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- GRID K520 has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro 500M.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GRID K520 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GRID K520 is 45 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
- GRID K520 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 3200 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
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 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 3100% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 500M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−35 | − |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 478% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 500M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Dota 2 is 265% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Fortnite is 377% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 18−20 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | − |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 384% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in Minecraft is 49% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 675% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | − |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 200% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K520 | Quadro 500M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Code name | GK104 | GF108 |
| Type | Workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 23 July 2013 | 22 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 585 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 11.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 2,448 gflops | 268.8 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 28.8 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 | |