GeForce GT 555M vs GRID RTX6000-2Q

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 GRID RTX6000-2Q is on rank 414, 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

227%

#88

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 GRID RTX6000-2Q

#399

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

147730%

#414

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

100%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

90%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

80%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

80%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

70%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

60%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

60%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

50%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

40%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

20%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

10%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 555M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 555M	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 555M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 555M holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $1,500), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4140% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 555M	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+4140%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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 555M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 555M and GRID RTX6000-2Q

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.

GRID RTX6000-2Q

The GRID RTX6000-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 656 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 555M scores 649 and the GRID RTX6000-2Q reaches 656 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 555M is built on Kepler while the GRID RTX6000-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-2Q).

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GRID RTX6000-2Q
G3D Mark Score	649	656+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+541%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	768 KB+2300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GRID RTX6000-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 555M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q 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: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 555M) vs 2 MB (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GRID RTX6000-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GRID RTX6000-2Q
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 555M draws 50W versus the GRID RTX6000-2Q's 225W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce GT 555M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 555M) vs 350W (GRID RTX6000-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	GRID RTX6000-2Q
TDP	50W-78%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	13.0+348%	2.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 555M costs 97.7% less ($1465 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 0.4 (GRID RTX6000-2Q) — the GeForce GT 555M offers 4525% better value. The GRID RTX6000-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).