GeForce GTX 555 vs FirePro M4000
GeForce GTX 555
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 555 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 555 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTX 555 and FirePro M4000
GeForce GTX 555
The GeForce GTX 555 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 14 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,604 points. Launch price was $149.
FirePro M4000
The FirePro M4000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,596 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the FirePro M4000 reaches 1,596 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro M4000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 512 (FirePro M4000). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,604 | 1,596 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 512+256% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.6912 TFLOPS+67% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+50% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 555 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4000 has 2 GB. The FirePro M4000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 555) vs 256 KB (FirePro M4000) — the GeForce GTX 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 12 (FirePro M4000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 6+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (FirePro M4000).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the FirePro M4000's 33W — a 71.8% difference. The FirePro M4000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (FirePro M4000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 33W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 210mm | 82mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 22.9 | 48.4+111% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro M4000 launched at $0 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 53.2 (FirePro M4000) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 0.6% better value. The FirePro M4000 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | FirePro M4000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5 | 53.2 |
| Codename | GF116 | Chelsea |
| Release | May 14 2011 | June 27 2012 |
| Ranking | #849 | #752 |
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