GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon RX Vega 10

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GPU

GeForce GTX 555

2011Core: 720 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega 10

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1301 MHz

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GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 555

1 GB 70

1,604

0.0%

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

TITAN V

Radeon RX Vega 10

Shared System RAM 10

1,629

+1.6%

Radeon 6750M

Mobility Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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.

GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon RX Vega 10: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 555

2011

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs Unknown).
✅Radeon RX Vega 10 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 555 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 10 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2011 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌600% higher power demand at 70W vs 10W.

Radeon RX Vega 10

2019

Why buy it

✅45.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 10W instead of 70W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2019 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX Vega 10 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 45.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (1,629 vs 1,604), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 555 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 555 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Radeon RX Vega 10 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RX Vega 10

The Radeon RX Vega 10 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 8 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1301 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,629 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 reaches 1,629 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega 10 uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 640 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 1.665 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 10).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega 10
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,629+2%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	144	640+344%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4147 TFLOPS	1.665 TFLOPS+301%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	40+67%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 555 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX Vega 10 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega 10
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 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 carries 0 MB. GeForce GTX 555 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 555 and System on the Radeon RX Vega 10.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega 10
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 12 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega 10
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
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 VCN 1.0 (Radeon RX Vega 10). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 10).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega 10
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10's 10W — a 150% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega 10
TDP	70W	10W-86%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	22.9	162.9+611%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 555 came in at $150, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon RX Vega 10 was 100+% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 10.7 (GeForce GTX 555) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 10) — the Radeon RX Vega 10 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega 10 (2019 vs 2011).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega 10
MSRP	$150	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	10.7	Infinity
Codename	GF116	Raven
Release	May 14 2011	January 8 2019
Ranking	#849	#747

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