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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 555

2011

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.7 vs 5.2 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M370X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Radeon R9 M370X

2015

Why buy it

✅88.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.2 vs 10.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 555

2011

Radeon R9 M370X

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.7 vs 5.2 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅88.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
✅More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 M370X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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100% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.2 vs 10.7 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 M370X better than GeForce GTX 555?

Yes. Radeon R9 M370X is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon R9 M370X averages 88.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 1,570 vs 1,604 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon R9 M370X is a 2015 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 555 is a 2011 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 555 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon R9 M370X is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon R9 M370X is about 100.0% more expensive on MSRP at $300 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 88.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (1,570 vs 1,604). GeForce GTX 555 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 555 make more sense than Radeon R9 M370X?

Yes. GeForce GTX 555 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 M370X. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 M370X currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (1,570 vs 1,604) and 88.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 555 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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

Radeon R9 M370X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low	17 FPS	40 FPS
medium	10 FPS	33 FPS
high	6 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	15 FPS
1440p
low	7 FPS	32 FPS
medium	4 FPS	25 FPS
high	2 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	10 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	11 FPS
medium	2 FPS	9 FPS
high	1 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low	37 FPS	66 FPS
medium	19 FPS	44 FPS
high	14 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	12 FPS	37 FPS
medium	6 FPS	21 FPS
high	4 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	13 FPS
medium	2 FPS	8 FPS
high	2 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low	72 FPS	71 FPS
medium	58 FPS	57 FPS
high	48 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	54 FPS	53 FPS
medium	43 FPS	42 FPS
high	36 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	35 FPS
medium	29 FPS	28 FPS
high	24 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	18 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
1080p
low	45 FPS	71 FPS
medium	35 FPS	57 FPS
high	20 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	5 FPS	53 FPS
medium	4 FPS	42 FPS
high	3 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	3 FPS	35 FPS
medium	2 FPS	28 FPS
high	2 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	18 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 555 and Radeon R9 M370X

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 R9 M370X

The Radeon R9 M370X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 19 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,570 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Radeon R9 M370X reaches 1,570 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon R9 M370X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
G3D Mark Score	1,604+2%	1,570
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	144	640+344%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 555 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon R9 M370X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 555 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M370X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M370X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R9 M370X). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (FL 11_1)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R9 M370X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R9 M370X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Radeon R9 M370X's 75W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M370X). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon R9 M370X
TDP	70W-7%	75W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.9+10%	20.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 M370X launched at $300. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 50% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 10.7 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 5.2 (Radeon R9 M370X) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 105.8% better value. The Radeon R9 M370X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).