Radeon R8 M365DX vs GeForce GT 555M

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 GeForce GT 555M

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#85

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

251%

#87

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

227%

#88

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

227%

#92

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

206%

#93

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

205%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

100%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

97%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

96%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

94%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 555M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 R8 M365DX.

Insight	Radeon R8 M365DX	GeForce GT 555M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R8 M365DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R8 M365DX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $35), it costs 71% less, resulting in a 248.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M365DX	GeForce GT 555M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+248.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon R8 M365DX Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 555M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M365DX and GeForce GT 555M

Radeon R8 M365DX

The Radeon R8 M365DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 647 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M365DX scores 647 and the GeForce GT 555M reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M365DX is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 555M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 555M). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 555M).

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GeForce GT 555M
G3D Mark Score	647	649
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+57%	0.7526 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	160 KB+400%	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	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	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R8 M365DX 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.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GeForce GT 555M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 555M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GeForce GT 555M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.1 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs None (GeForce GT 555M). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 555M).

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GeForce GT 555M
Encoder	VCE 3.1	None
Decoder	UVD 6.0	PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M365DX draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 555M's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R8 M365DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 350W (GeForce GT 555M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon R8 M365DX	GeForce GT 555M
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	90°C	75-17%
Perf/Watt	21.6+66%	13.0

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R8 M365DX costs 71.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.7 (Radeon R8 M365DX) vs 18.5 (GeForce GT 555M) — the Radeon R8 M365DX offers 249.7% better value. The Radeon R8 M365DX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).