Radeon Pro 555
VS
Radeon Pro 455

Radeon Pro 555 vs Radeon Pro 455

AMD

Radeon Pro 555

2017Core: 850 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro 455

2016Core: 855 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 455.

InsightRadeon Pro 555Radeon Pro 455
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro 455 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro 455 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $1,000), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2377.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro 555Radeon Pro 455
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+2377.7%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)
More affordable ($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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555 and Radeon Pro 455

AMD

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro 455

The Radeon Pro 455 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 30 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 855 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,113 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the Radeon Pro 455 reaches 3,113 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro 455 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 768 (Radeon Pro 455). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 1.313 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 455).

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Radeon Pro 455
G3D Mark Score
3,141
3,113
Architecture
GCN 4.0
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
768
768
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.306 TFLOPS
1.313 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
48
48
L1 Cache
192 KB
192 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Radeon Pro 455
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Radeon Pro 455
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the Radeon Pro 455's 35W — a 72.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 455 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 455). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Radeon Pro 455
TDP
75W
35W-53%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
41.9
88.9+112%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Radeon Pro 455 launched at $0 and now averages $40. The Radeon Pro 455 costs 96% less ($960 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 77.8 (Radeon Pro 455) — the Radeon Pro 455 offers 2409.7% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Radeon Pro 455
MSRP
$0
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$1000
$40-96%
Performance per Dollar
3.1
77.8+2410%
Codename
Polaris 21
Baffin
Release
June 5 2017
October 30 2016
Ranking
#574
#577