GeForce GTX 555 vs Quadro K3000M

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 K3000M

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Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

93%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

89%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

89%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

87%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

87%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

84%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

82%

#64

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

730%

#79

Quadro K3000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

99%

#86

Quadro P3200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $63

85%

#89

Quadro P2000

MSRP: $425|Avg: $190

81%

#90

Quadro T1000

MSRP: $400|Avg: $425

80%

#93

Radeon Pro 580

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

77%

#94

T1000 8GB

MSRP: $500|Avg: $380

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K3000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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.

Insight	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K3000M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K3000M 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

Quadro K3000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 555 and Quadro K3000M

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 K3000M

The Quadro K3000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 654 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,618 points. Launch price was $155.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Quadro K3000M reaches 1,618 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro K3000M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 576 (Quadro K3000M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 0.7534 TFLOPS (Quadro K3000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K3000M
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,618
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	144	576+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4147 TFLOPS	0.7534 TFLOPS+82%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	48+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB+300%	48 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K3000M
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 K3000M has 2 GB. The Quadro K3000M 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 512 KB (Quadro K3000M) — the Quadro K3000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K3000M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	2 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Quadro K3000M's 75W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (Quadro K3000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro K3000M
TDP	70W-7%	75W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.9+6%	21.6