GeForce GT 140 vs GeForce GT 555M

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 140

2014Core: 993 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GT 555M

2013Core: 980 MHz
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GeForce GT 140 vs GeForce GT 555M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 140 vs GeForce GT 555M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 140 vs GeForce GT 555M: 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 GT 140

2014

Why buy it

  • 0.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 28% higher power demand at 64W vs 50W.

GeForce GT 555M

2013

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 64W, a 14W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 140 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2013 hardware with 1 GB 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 6.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $99 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GT 140 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.4% in PassMark G3D (658 vs 649), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GT 140 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2014 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GT 140 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 140 vs GeForce GT 555M Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 140

The GeForce GT 140 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 658 points. Launch price was $89.

NVIDIA

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 GT 140 scores 658 and the GeForce GT 555M reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 140 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 555M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 140) vs 384 (GeForce GT 555M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 140) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M).

FeatureGeForce GT 140GeForce GT 555M
G3D Mark Score
658+1%
649
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7626 TFLOPS+1%
0.7526 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
32
L1 Cache
32 KB
32 KB
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 140GeForce GT 555M
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 1 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 140 and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 555M.

FeatureGeForce GT 140GeForce GT 555M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
1 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 140) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GT 140GeForce GT 555M
DirectX
10.0
12 (11_0)+20%
Vulkan
None
N/A
OpenGL
3.3
4.6+39%
Max Displays
2
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 140) vs None (GeForce GT 555M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 140) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M).

FeatureGeForce GT 140GeForce GT 555M
Encoder
No
None
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP3
PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 140 draws 64W versus the GeForce GT 555M's 50W — a 24.6% difference. The GeForce GT 555M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 140) vs 350W (GeForce GT 555M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GT 140GeForce GT 555M
TDP
64W
50W-22%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Length
229mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
10.3
13.0+26%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 140 (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 140GeForce GT 555M
MSRP
$99
Codename
GK107
GK107
Release
May 29 2014
June 25 2013
Ranking
#777
#726

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