GeForce GTX 555 vs Quadro K2000D

GeForce GTX 555

2011Core: 720 MHz

Quadro K2000D

2013Core: 954 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 555

1,604

+0.3%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

Quadro K2000D

1,600

0.0%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN 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 Quadro K2000D

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94%

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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 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K2000D offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 17% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+17%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 555 and Quadro K2000D

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.

Quadro K2000D

The Quadro K2000D 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: 1,600 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Quadro K2000D reaches 1,600 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro K2000D uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 384 (Quadro K2000D). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 0.7327 TFLOPS (Quadro K2000D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,600
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
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 K2000D has 2 GB. The Quadro K2000D 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 K2000D) — the GeForce GTX 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
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 K2000D). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs NVENC 1st Gen (Quadro K2000D). 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,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro K2000D).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
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,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Quadro K2000D's 51W — a 31.4% difference. The Quadro K2000D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (Quadro K2000D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 202mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K2000D
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-6%	80
Perf/Watt	22.9	31.4+37%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro K2000D launched at $599 and now averages $35. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 45.7 (Quadro K2000D) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 17.1% better value. The Quadro K2000D is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).