
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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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. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is positioned at rank #388 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H.
| Insight | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition 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 755M Mac Edition and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 8 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 1085 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,717 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition scores 1,726 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H reaches 1,717 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,726 | 1,717 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| 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 755M Mac Edition comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition draws 50W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 34.5 | 114.5+232% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.5 (GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 34.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GK107 | Vega |
| Release | November 8 2013 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #925 | #545 |
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