GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon RX Vega11

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

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega11 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 Radeon RX Vega11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 555 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega11
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 555 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon RX Vega11, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 33.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega11
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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

Radeon RX Vega11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 555 and Radeon RX Vega11

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 Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Radeon RX Vega11 reaches 1,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon RX Vega11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega11). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11).

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega11
G3D Mark Score	1,604	1,605
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	GCN 5.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	144	704+389%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4147 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+325%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	44+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega11
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 555 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega11 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 555 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega11
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Radeon RX Vega11's 35W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 555	Radeon RX Vega11
TDP	70W	35W-50%
Recommended PSU	450W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Length	210mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	22.9	45.9+100%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 33.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).