GeForce GT 540M vs Radeon HD 7550M

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 GT 540M is positioned at rank 172 and the Radeon HD 7550M is on rank 345, so the GeForce GT 540M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 540M

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

#161

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#163

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

311%

#164

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#168

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

282%

#169

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#176

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#178

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#179

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#181

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#182

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#186

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7550M

#335

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

934%

#337

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

846%

#338

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

844%

#342

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

767%

#343

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

762%

#345

Radeon HD 7550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

97%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

94%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#360

GeForce 920MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $54

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 540M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7550M.

Insight	GeForce GT 540M	Radeon HD 7550M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 540M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce GT 540M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7550M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 540M and Radeon HD 7550M

GeForce GT 540M

The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.

Radeon HD 7550M

The Radeon HD 7550M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 540M scores 474 and the Radeon HD 7550M reaches 465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 540M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7550M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7550M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M).

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	Radeon HD 7550M
G3D Mark Score	474+2%	465
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	0.864 TFLOPS+16%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	Radeon HD 7550M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	Radeon HD 7550M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 540M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7550M's 40W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 540M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7550M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.