GeForce GT 555M vs GRID RTX6000-2Q

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 555M

2013Core: 980 MHz
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NVIDIA

GRID RTX6000-2Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz
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GeForce GT 555M vs GRID RTX6000-2Q Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GT 555M vs GRID RTX6000-2Q: 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

  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 50W instead of 225W, a 175W reduction.

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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,300 MSRP).

GRID RTX6000-2Q

2015

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,300 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 350% higher power demand at 225W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GRID RTX6000-2Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.1% in PassMark G3D (656 vs 649), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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: 1 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GRID RTX6000-2Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GRID RTX6000-2Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 555M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 555M vs GRID RTX6000-2Q Technical Specifications

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

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

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.

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).

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGRID 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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGRID RTX6000-2Q
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)

The GeForce GT 555M has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-2Q carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 555M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GT 555M and 64-bit on the GRID RTX6000-2Q. 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.

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGRID 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.

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGRID 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 newer card here is GRID RTX6000-2Q (2015 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GT 555MGRID RTX6000-2Q
MSRP
$6300
Codename
GK107
GM204
Release
June 25 2013
August 30 2015
Ranking
#726
#433

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