GeForce GTX 860M vs Radeon Pro 555
GeForce GTX 860M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 860M is positioned at rank #177 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 860M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 860M.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 860M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 860M holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $1,000), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1870.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1870.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000) |
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 860M and Radeon Pro 555
GeForce GTX 860M
The GeForce GTX 860M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 13 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 1152 or 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,095 points.
Radeon Pro 555
The Radeon Pro 555 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,141 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 860M scores 3,095 and the Radeon Pro 555 reaches 3,141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 860M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro 555 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 555). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,095 | 3,141+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1152 or 640+50% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS+6% | 1.306 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) — the GeForce GTX 860M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 860M draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 555's 75W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 555). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 41.3 | 41.9+1% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 860M costs 95% less ($950 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 61.9 (GeForce GTX 860M) vs 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) — the GeForce GTX 860M offers 1896.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 860M | Radeon Pro 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-95% | $1000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 61.9+1897% | 3.1 |
| Codename | GM107 | Polaris 21 |
| Release | January 13 2014 | June 5 2017 |
| Ranking | #578 | #574 |
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