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GeForce GT 555M
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Radeon R7 M340
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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 Radeon R7 M340 is on rank 464, so the GeForce GT 555M 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 Radeon R7 M340
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 555M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 M340.
| Insight | GeForce GT 555M | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR 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 $35), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 555M | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon R7 M340
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.
Radeon R7 M340
The Radeon R7 M340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 915 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 646 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 555M scores 649 and the Radeon R7 M340 reaches 646 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 555M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 M340 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 640 (Radeon R7 M340). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M) vs 1.171 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M340).
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 649 | 646 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 1.171 TFLOPS+56% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 160 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 555M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M340 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 555M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 555M draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 M340's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 555M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 555M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M340). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.0+51% | 8.6 |
Value Analysis
Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 18.5 (Radeon R7 M340) — the Radeon R7 M340 offers 0% better value. The Radeon R7 M340 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 555M | Radeon R7 M340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $120 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Codename | GK107 | Tropo |
| Release | June 25 2013 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #726 | #737 |
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