GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon HD 8870M
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8870M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8870M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8870M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 555 and Radeon HD 8870M
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.
Radeon HD 8870M
The Radeon HD 8870M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,638 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Radeon HD 8870M reaches 1,638 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8870M uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8870M). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8870M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,604 | 1,638+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 640+344% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+139% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 555 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8870M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 8870M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 555) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 8870M) — the GeForce GTX 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 11.1 (Radeon HD 8870M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+8% | 11.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8870M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC (Radeon HD 8870M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Radeon HD 8870M's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8870M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8870M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 50W-29% |
| 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-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 22.9 | 32.8+43% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8870M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon HD 8870M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GF116 | Venus |
| Release | May 14 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #849 | #745 |
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