GeForce GTX 555
VS
Quadro K2000

GeForce GTX 555 vs Quadro K2000

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 555

2011Core: 720 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K2000

2013Core: 954 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Quadro K2000

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Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
98%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
89%
#245
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5596%
#260
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
100%
#261
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
100%
#263
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
97%
#264
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
95%
#265
GRID P40-8Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
95%
#266
GRID M40
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
95%
#267
FirePro V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
94%
#268
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
94%
#269
FirePro 3D V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $40
93%
#270
FirePro S9050
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825
93%
#271
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
91%
#272
GRID M6-8Q
MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100
90%
#275
GRID K120Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $20
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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 $500), it costs 94% less, resulting in a 1589.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1589.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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 Quadro K2000

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

Quadro K2000

The Quadro K2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 954 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 51W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,582 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Quadro K2000 reaches 1,582 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro K2000 uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 384 (Quadro K2000). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
G3D Mark Score
1,604+1%
1,582
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Kepler
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
144
384+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4147 TFLOPS
0.7327 TFLOPS+77%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
192 KB+500%
32 KB
L2 Cache
384 KB+50%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 555 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K2000 has 2 GB. The Quadro K2000 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 (Quadro K2000) — the GeForce GTX 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
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
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K2000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (11_0)
Vulkan
1.2
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs NVENC 1st gen (Quadro K2000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555) vs H.264 (Quadro K2000).

FeatureGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
Encoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVENC 1st gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP4
NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Quadro K2000's 51W — a 31.4% difference. The Quadro K2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (Quadro K2000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 202mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
TDP
70W
51W-27%
Recommended PSU
450W
350W-22%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
210mm
202mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
1-50%
Temp (Load)
75°C
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
22.9
31.0+35%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro K2000 launched at $599 and now averages $500. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 3.2 (Quadro K2000) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 1571.9% better value. The Quadro K2000 is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 555Quadro K2000
MSRP
$150-75%
$599
Avg Price (30d)
$30-94%
$500
Performance per Dollar
53.5+1572%
3.2
Codename
GF116
GK107
Release
May 14 2011
March 1 2013
Ranking
#849
#756