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GRID K340
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GeForce GT 555M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GRID K340 is positioned at rank 404 and the GeForce GT 555M is on rank 95, so the GeForce GT 555M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K340
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 555M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID K340 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 555M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GRID K340 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 555M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 555M holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $57), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 62.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K340 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($57) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 GRID K340 and GeForce GT 555M
GRID K340
The GRID K340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 950 MHz. It has 384 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 650 points. Launch price was $3,299.
GeForce GT 555M
The GeForce GT 555M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.
Graphics Performance
The GRID K340 scores 650 and the GeForce GT 555M reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K340 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 555M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GRID K340) vs 384 (GeForce GT 555M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 (GRID K340) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M).
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 650 | 649 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 ×4 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7296 TFLOPS ×4 | 0.7526 TFLOPS+3% |
| ROPs | 8 ×4 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 32 ×4 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GRID K340 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 555M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 555M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (GRID K340) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 555M) — the GeForce GT 555M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K340 draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 555M's 50W — a 127.3% difference. The GeForce GT 555M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K340) vs 350W (GeForce GT 555M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 50W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.9 | 13.0+348% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 555M costs 38.6% less ($22 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (GRID K340) vs 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) — the GeForce GT 555M offers 62.3% better value.
| Feature | GRID K340 | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $3299 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $57 | $35-39% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.4 | 18.5+62% |
| Codename | GK107 | GK107 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #817 | #726 |
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