GeForce 810A vs GeForce GT 555M
GeForce 810A
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GeForce GT 555M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 810A is positioned at rank 433 and the GeForce GT 555M is on rank 95, so the GeForce GT 555M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 810A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 555M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 810A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 555M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 810A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 810A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 76.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 810A and GeForce GT 555M
GeForce 810A
The GeForce 810A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
GeForce GT 555M
The GeForce GT 555M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 810A scores 655 and the GeForce GT 555M reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 810A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 555M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 810A) vs 384 (GeForce GT 555M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 810A) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 649 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.7526 TFLOPS+28% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 810A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 555M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 555M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 810A) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 555M) — the GeForce 810A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 810A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 810A) vs None (GeForce GT 555M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 810A) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 810A draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 555M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 810A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 810A) vs 350W (GeForce GT 555M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.8+52% | 13.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 810A costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 32.8 (GeForce 810A) vs 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) — the GeForce 810A offers 77.3% better value. The GeForce 810A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 810A | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-43% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 32.8+77% | 18.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK107 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #832 | #726 |
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