Radeon Pro 555
VS
Tesla M10

Radeon Pro 555 vs Tesla M10

AMD

Radeon Pro 555

2017Core: 850 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Tesla M10

2016Core: 1033 MHzBoost: 1306 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 Tesla M10

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
83%
#319
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
11632%
#334
Tesla M10
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
100%
#335
Tesla C2050
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95
100%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
99%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
98%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
98%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
97%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
92%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
91%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
85%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
84%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
83%
#346
GRID M10-8Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
82%
#347
FirePro V8700
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170
81%
#348
Quadro FX 3800
MSRP: $799|Avg: $20
81%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M10 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555.

InsightRadeon Pro 555Tesla M10
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Tesla M10 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Tesla M10 holds the technical lead. Priced at $500 (vs $1,000), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro 555Tesla M10
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+102%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,000)
More affordable ($500)

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 Tesla M10

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.

NVIDIA

Tesla M10

The Tesla M10 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 ×4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,173 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro 555 scores 3,141 and the Tesla M10 reaches 3,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 555 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Tesla M10 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 640 (Tesla M10). Raw compute: 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555) vs 1.672 TFLOPS ×4 (Tesla M10).

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Tesla M10
G3D Mark Score
3,141
3,173+1%
Architecture
GCN 4.0
Maxwell
Process Node
14 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
768+20%
640 ×4
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.306 TFLOPS
1.672 TFLOPS ×4+28%
ROPs
16
16 ×4
TMUs
48+20%
40 ×4
L1 Cache
192 KB
320 KB+67%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Tesla M10
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
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555) vs 2 MB (Tesla M10) — the Tesla M10 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Tesla M10
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro 555 draws 75W versus the Tesla M10's 225W — a 100% difference. The Radeon Pro 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555) vs 350W (Tesla M10). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Tesla M10
TDP
75W-67%
225W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
41.9+197%
14.1
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro 555 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1000, while the Tesla M10 launched at $2500 and now averages $500. The Tesla M10 costs 50% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.1 (Radeon Pro 555) vs 6.3 (Tesla M10) — the Tesla M10 offers 103.2% better value. The Radeon Pro 555 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon Pro 555Tesla M10
MSRP
$0-100%
$2500
Avg Price (30d)
$1000
$500-50%
Performance per Dollar
3.1
6.3+103%
Codename
Polaris 21
GM107
Release
June 5 2017
May 18 2016
Ranking
#574
#570