GeForce GT 735M vs GeForce GT 555M
GeForce GT 735M
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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 735M is positioned at rank 231 and the GeForce GT 555M is on rank 95, 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 735M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 555M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 735M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 555M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 735M 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 735M and GeForce GT 555M
GeForce GT 735M
The GeForce GT 735M 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: 655 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 735M scores 655 and the GeForce GT 555M reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 735M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 555M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 555M). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 735M) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 649 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 0.7526 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 735M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 735M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 555M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 735M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs None (GeForce GT 555M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 735M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 735M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 555M's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 555M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 735M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 555M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1 | 13.0 |
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