GRID K520 vs Radeon Sky 500

When comparing GRID K520 and Radeon Sky 500, 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 Sky 500 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K520
Radeon Sky 500

Main Specs

  GRID K520 Radeon Sky 500
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DisplayPort
 
  • GRID K520 has 50% more power consumption, than Radeon Sky 500.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID K520 and Radeon Sky 500 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GRID K520 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon Sky 500 - with GCN 1.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Sky 500 is 205 MHz higher, than GRID K520.
  • GRID K520 and Radeon Sky 500 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • GRID K520 is 25 mm longer, than Radeon Sky 500.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K520 is 200 MHz higher, than Radeon Sky 500.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 35−40
ultra / 1080p 9−10 21−24
QHD / 1440p 4−5 16−18
4K / 2160p 4−5 10−11
low / 720p 30−35 60−65
medium / 1080p 20−22 40−45
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Sky 500 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 128% more, than GRID K520.

Full Specs

  GRID K520 Radeon Sky 500
Architecture Kepler GCN 1.0
Code name GK104 Pitcairn
Type Workstation Desktop
Release date 23 July 2013 27 March 2013
Pipelines 1536 1280
Core clock speed 745 MHz 950 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million 2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 95.36 76.00
Floating-point performance 2x 2,448 gflops 2,432 gflops
Length 267 mm 242 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 4800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.0 GB/s 154 GB/s
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 3.0
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 76 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
DisplayPort count 1
Dual-link DVI support +