GeForce GT 555M vs FireStream 9170
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 GT 555M is positioned at rank 95 and the FireStream 9170 is on rank 393, 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 GT 555M
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9170
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 555M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9170.
| Insight | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FireStream 9170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FireStream 9170 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 74.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+74.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 GT 555M and FireStream 9170
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.
FireStream 9170
The FireStream 9170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 23 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 1600 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 555M scores 649 and the FireStream 9170 reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 555M is built on Kepler while the FireStream 9170 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 1,600 (FireStream 9170). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M) vs 2.64 TFLOPS (FireStream 9170).
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 649 | 647 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1600+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 2.64 TFLOPS+251% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 555M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FireStream 9170 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 555M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 555M) vs 512 KB (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M) vs 10.1 (FireStream 9170). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+19% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 555M) vs None (FireStream 9170). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD+. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FireStream 9170).
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | UVD+ |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 555M draws 50W versus the FireStream 9170's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce GT 555M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 555M) vs 350W (FireStream 9170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-78% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.0+348% | 2.9 |
Value Analysis
The FireStream 9170 costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 32.4 (FireStream 9170) — the FireStream 9170 offers 75.1% better value. The GeForce GT 555M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | FireStream 9170 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $1999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $20-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 32.4+75% |
| Codename | GK107 | Cypress |
| Release | June 25 2013 | June 23 2010 |
| Ranking | #726 | #631 |
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