GeForce GT 555M vs GeForce GTS 360M
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 GeForce GTS 360M is on rank 1, so the GeForce GTS 360M 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 GeForce GTS 360M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 555M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 360M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 555M | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 555M 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 GTS 360M
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 13.0 | 14.2+9% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 555M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | GeForce GTS 360M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | GK107 |
| Release | June 25 2013 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #726 | #828 |
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