GeForce GT 555M vs GeForce GTS 360M

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 555M vs GeForce GTS 360M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 555M vs GeForce GTS 360M: 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 555M

2013

Why buy it

✅5.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTS 360M

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 555M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2012 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 555M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 5.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.2% in PassMark G3D (649 vs 641), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GT 555M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 555M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 555M vs GeForce GTS 360M Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce GTS 360M

The GeForce GTS 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 555M scores 649 and the GeForce GTS 360M reaches 641 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 555M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTS 360M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 384 (GeForce GTS 360M). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 360M).

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GeForce GTS 360M
G3D Mark Score	649+1%	641
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS+3%	0.7296 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GeForce GTS 360M
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 555M and 128-bit on the GeForce GTS 360M.

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GeForce GTS 360M
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: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 360M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GeForce GTS 360M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+8%	11.1 (10_1)
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 555M) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 360M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 360M).

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GeForce GTS 360M
Encoder	None	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 555M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTS 360M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 555M) vs 350W (GeForce GTS 360M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90°C.