GeForce 7000M vs GeForce FX 5500

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 7000M vs GeForce FX 5500 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 7000M vs GeForce FX 5500: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 7000M

2015

Why buy it

✅+62.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $37 MSRP).
❌32% higher power demand at 33W vs 25W.

GeForce FX 5500

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($37 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅GeForce 7000M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce FX 5500 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 25W instead of 33W, a 8W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (8 vs 13).
❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 7000M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 62.5% in PassMark G3D (13 vs 8), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce FX 5500 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 12nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce FX 5500 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce 7000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 7000M vs GeForce FX 5500 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 7000M

The GeForce 7000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points.

GeForce FX 5500

The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7000M scores 13 versus the GeForce FX 5500's 8 — the GeForce 7000M leads by 62.5%. The GeForce 7000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce FX 5500 uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 7000M) vs 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 7000M) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1320 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5500
G3D Mark Score	13+63%	8
Architecture	Maxwell	Rankine
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	1024+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS+199%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz	1320 MHz+12%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	2 MB+953%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 256 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 7000M and 128-bit on the GeForce FX 5500. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7000M) vs 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) — the GeForce FX 5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5500
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7000M) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5500
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7000M) vs No (GeForce FX 5500). Decoder: PureVideo vs No.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5500
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo	No
Codecs	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7000M draws 33W versus the GeForce FX 5500's 25W — a 27.6% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7000M) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5500). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 171mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5500
TDP	33W	25W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	0mm	171mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	0.4+33%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce FX 5500 (2021 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 7000M	GeForce FX 5500
MSRP	—	$37
Codename	GM108	TU117S
Release	March 13 2015	December 17 2021
Ranking	#847	#468

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