GRID K520 vs Radeon RX 550 mobile
When comparing GRID K520 and Radeon RX 550 mobile, 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 Radeon RX 550 mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
Radeon RX 550 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX 550 mobile 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 Radeon RX 550 mobile here:
Main Specs
| GRID K520 | Radeon RX 550 mobile | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 50 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K520 has 350% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 550 mobile.
- GRID K520 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550 mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GRID K520 and Radeon RX 550 mobile have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- GRID K520 is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - in Laptops.
- GRID K520 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX 550 mobile is 542 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
- GRID K520 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 550 mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 550 mobile is 1000 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 21% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Battlefield 5 is 12% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 210−220 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 180−190 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 80−85 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 140−150 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 11% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Cyberpunk 2077 is 12% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Dota 2 is 6% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Far Cry 5 is 14% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Fortnite is 8% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Forza Horizon 4 is 14% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−105 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Grand Theft Auto V is 11% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Metro Exodus is 7% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Minecraft is 4% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than Radeon RX 550 mobile. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 16% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550 mobile in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 14% more, than GRID K520. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K520 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than Radeon RX 550 mobile. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K520 | Radeon RX 550 mobile | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Polaris |
| Code name | GK104 | Polaris 12 |
| Type | Workstation | Laptop |
| Release date | 23 July 2013 | 21 March 2017 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 1287 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1476 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 2,200 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 51.48 |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 2,448 gflops | 1,647 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 96 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 76 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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