GeForce GT 555M
VS
GeForce GT 735M

GeForce GT 555M vs GeForce GT 735M

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 555M

2013Core: 980 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GT 735M

2013Core: 980 MHz

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 GeForce GT 735M is on rank 231, so the GeForce GT 555M 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 555M

#28
Radeon RX 6650M XT
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
99%
#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
94%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
93%
#85
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
251%
#87
227%
#88
227%
#92
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
206%
#93
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
205%
#95
GeForce GT 555M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35
100%
#97
GeForce GTX 760M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
100%
#100
GeForce 945M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98
97%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
96%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
95%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
94%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 735M

#53
Radeon RX 6850M XT
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
99%
#54
Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP: $800|Avg: $800
91%
#221
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
497%
#223
451%
#224
450%
#228
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
409%
#229
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
406%
#231
GeForce GT 735M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#235
Radeon RX 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
99%
#236
Radeon HD 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
98%
#237
Radeon HD 7570M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $15
96%
#239
Arc Graphics 130T
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
95%
#240
GeForce MX570 A
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
95%
#242
GeForce GT 645
MSRP: $99|Avg: $15
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 735M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 555M.

InsightGeForce GT 555MGeForce GT 735M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 735M 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 555M and GeForce GT 735M

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 735M

The GeForce GT 735M 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: 655 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 555M scores 649 and the GeForce GT 735M reaches 655 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 555M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 735M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 735M). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 735M).

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGeForce GT 735M
G3D Mark Score
649
655
Architecture
Kepler
Kepler
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7526 TFLOPS
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 555MGeForce GT 735M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 555M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 735M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 735M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGeForce GT 735M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
2 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 735M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGeForce GT 735M
DirectX
12 (11_0)+9%
11.0
Vulkan
N/A
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+10%
4.2
Max Displays
0
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 555M) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 735M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 735M).

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGeForce GT 735M
Encoder
None
NVENC 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP4)
PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs
MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 555M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 735M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 735M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 555M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 735M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGeForce GT 735M
TDP
50W
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75
75°C
Perf/Watt
13.0
13.1