GeForce GTX 555 vs Radeon Vega 9
GeForce GTX 555
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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.
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 9 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2011). The Radeon Vega 9 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 GeForce GTX 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 9.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 555 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 Vega 9
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 Vega 9
The Radeon Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,588 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 and the Radeon Vega 9 reaches 1,588 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 555 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon Vega 9 uses GCN 5.1, both on 40 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 144 (GeForce GTX 555) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 9). Raw compute: 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555) vs 1.702 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 9).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,604+1% | 1,588 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 144 | 448+211% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4147 TFLOPS | 1.702 TFLOPS+310% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 28+17% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 9 has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 555 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 9). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Vega 9). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 555) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon Vega 9).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70W versus the Radeon Vega 9's 45W — a 43.5% difference. The Radeon Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce GTX 555) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 9). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 210mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W | 45W-36% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 210mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 22.9 | 35.3+54% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Vega 9 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 9 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 9) — the Radeon Vega 9 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 9 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 555 | Radeon Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5 | Infinity |
| Codename | GF116 | Cezanne |
| Release | May 14 2011 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #849 | #601 |
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