
Radeon 630 vs GeForce GTX 555

Radeon 630
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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 Radeon 630 is positioned at rank #292 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 Radeon 630
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 630 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Radeon 630 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 630.
| Insight | Radeon 630 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 555 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $50 for the Radeon 630, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 69.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 630 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Radeon 630 and GeForce GTX 555

Radeon 630
The Radeon 630 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,575 points.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 630 scores 1,575 and the GeForce GTX 555 reaches 1,604 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 630 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 555 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 630) vs 144 (GeForce GTX 555). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 630) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555).
| Feature | Radeon 630 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,575 | 1,604+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+256% | 144 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+201% | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 630 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 630 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 555 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 555 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 630) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 555) — the Radeon 630 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 630 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 630 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 555's 70W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 630) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 555). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 630 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-29% | 70W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 210mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 31.5+38% | 22.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 630 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.5 (Radeon 630) vs 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 69.8% better value. The Radeon 630 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon 630 | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $30-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.5 | 53.5+70% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GF116 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 14 2011 |
| Ranking | #757 | #849 |
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