GeForce GT 555M vs Radeon R8 M365DX

GeForce GT 555M

2013Core: 980 MHz

Radeon R8 M365DX

2015Core: 900 MHzBoost: 925 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 555M

649

+0.3%

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon R8 M365DX

647

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

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. The GeForce GT 555M is positioned at rank #95 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 555M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 R8 M365DX.

Insight	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
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	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R8 M365DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M365DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $35), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 248.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+248.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅More affordable ($10)

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

Radeon R8 M365DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 555M and Radeon R8 M365DX

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 R8 M365DX

The Radeon R8 M365DX 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 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 555M scores 649 and the Radeon R8 M365DX reaches 647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 555M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R8 M365DX uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 640 (Radeon R8 M365DX). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M) vs 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M365DX).

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
G3D Mark Score	649	647
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7526 TFLOPS	1.184 TFLOPS+57%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 555M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R8 M365DX 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.

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M) vs 12 (Radeon R8 M365DX). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	N/A	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 555M) vs VCE 3.1 (Radeon R8 M365DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R8 M365DX).

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
Encoder	None	VCE 3.1
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 555M draws 50W versus the Radeon R8 M365DX's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R8 M365DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 555M) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M365DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 555M	Radeon R8 M365DX
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75-17%	90°C
Perf/Watt	13.0	21.6+66%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M365DX costs 71.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) vs 64.7 (Radeon R8 M365DX) — the Radeon R8 M365DX offers 249.7% better value. The Radeon R8 M365DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).