GeForce GTS 360M vs GeForce GT 555M

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 GTS 360M is positioned at rank 1 and the GeForce GT 555M is on rank 95, so the GeForce GTS 360M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 GTS 360M

#1

GeForce GTS 360M

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100%

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

85%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

77%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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77%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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70%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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)

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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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 555M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 360M.

Insight	GeForce GTS 360M	GeForce GT 555M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 555M 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.

GeForce GTS 360M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 555M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 360M and GeForce GT 555M

GeForce GTS 360M

The GeForce GTS 360M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 641 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTS 360M scores 641 and the GeForce GT 555M reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 360M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 555M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTS 360M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 555M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 360M) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M).

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	GeForce GT 555M
G3D Mark Score	641	649+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	0.7526 TFLOPS+3%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	GeForce GT 555M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 360M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	GeForce GT 555M
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	12 (11_0)+8%
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 360M) vs None (GeForce GT 555M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 360M) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M).

Feature	GeForce GTS 360M	GeForce GT 555M
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 360M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 555M's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTS 360M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 360M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 555M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75.