GeForce GTX 555
VS
GeForce GTX 480M

GeForce GTX 555 vs GeForce GTX 480M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 555

2011Core: 720 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 480M

2010Core: 425 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 555
70
1,604
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 920A
brand logoGeForce 920MX
brand logoGeForce 930A
brand logoGeForce MX110
brand logoGeForce MX570 A
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoRTX 2000E Ada Generation
brand logoTITAN V
GeForce GTX 480M
100
1,653
+3.1%
brand logoGeForce GT 640M
brand logoGeForce 940A
brand logoGeForce GTX 280
brand logoGeForce GTX 660M
brand logoGeForce MX570 A
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 6GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoTITAN V

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M

#189
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
394%
#191
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
357%
#192
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
356%
#196
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
324%
#197
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
322%
#199
GeForce GTX 480M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#203
GeForce GT 730M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45
98%
#206
Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#208
Radeon RX Vega M GL
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
#212
GeForce GTX 780M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 480M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% 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 GTX 555.

InsightGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
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💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480M 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 GTX 555 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 480M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low9 FPS
medium6 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
1440p
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra2 FPS
4K
low3 FPS
medium2 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium24 FPS
high20 FPS
ultra13 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low72 FPS
medium47 FPS
high32 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low22 FPS
medium14 FPS
high9 FPS
ultra5 FPS
4K
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high3 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra25 FPS
4K
low30 FPS
medium23 FPS
high16 FPS
ultra12 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low72 FPS
medium58 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra36 FPS
1440p
low54 FPS
medium43 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4K
low36 FPS
medium29 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra18 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra28 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high25 FPS
ultra19 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low70 FPS
medium44 FPS
high30 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low24 FPS
medium15 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra6 FPS
4K
low12 FPS
medium8 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low74 FPS
medium60 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra37 FPS
1440p
low56 FPS
medium45 FPS
high37 FPS
ultra27 FPS
4K
low37 FPS
medium30 FPS
high18 FPS
ultra12 FPS
Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 555 and GeForce GTX 480M

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 480M

The GeForce GTX 480M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,653 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the GeForce GTX 480M reaches 1,653 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 480M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 480M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 0.5984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 480M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
G3D Mark Score
1,604
1,653+3%
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Fermi
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
144
352+144%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4147 TFLOPS
0.5984 TFLOPS+44%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
24
44+83%
L1 Cache
192 KB
704 KB+267%
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 555 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 480M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 555) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 480M) — the GeForce GTX 480M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
VRAM Capacity
1 GB
2 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
384 KB
512 KB+33%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 480M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6+15%
4.0
Max Displays
2
2
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 480M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 480M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 480M's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 95°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
TDP
70W-30%
100W
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
210mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
75°C-21%
95°C
Perf/Watt
22.9+39%
16.5
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 555 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).

FeatureGeForce GTX 555GeForce GTX 480M
MSRP
$150
—
Avg Price (30d)
$30
—
Codename
GF116
GF100
Release
May 14 2011
May 25 2010
Ranking
#849
#743