GeForce GTX 555 vs Quadro P400

GeForce GTX 555

2011Core: 720 MHz

Quadro P400

2017Core: 1228 MHzBoost: 1252 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 555

1,604

0.0%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

Quadro P400

1,659

+3.4%

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 P400

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

92%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

88%

#128

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1504%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

100%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

98%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

96%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

94%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

93%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

92%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

90%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro P400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 555 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 P400
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
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 $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 93.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro P400
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+93.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 P400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 555 and Quadro P400

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 P400

The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro P400
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,659+3%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	144	256+78%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4147 TFLOPS	0.641 TFLOPS+55%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB+100%	96 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro P400
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 P400 has 2 GB. The Quadro P400 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 P400) — the Quadro P400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro P400
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 12_1 (Quadro P400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro P400
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs NVENC 6th Gen (Quadro P400). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC 4th Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro P400
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 80% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 210mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Quadro P400
TDP	70W	30W-57%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	210mm	145mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.9	55.3+141%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro P400 launched at $169 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 27.6 (Quadro P400) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 93.8% better value. The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).