Radeon R9 M275X / M375 vs GeForce GTX 555

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 R9 M275X / M375 is positioned at rank #469 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Radeon R9 M275X / M375

#459

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2068%

#461

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1875%

#462

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1870%

#466

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1700%

#467

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1689%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

97%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

97%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

95%

#480

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

95%

#481

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

95%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

94%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

92%

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 GeForce GTX 555 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M275X / M375 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	GeForce GTX 555
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 555 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 555 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 918.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	GeForce GTX 555
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+918.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅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.

Radeon R9 M275X / M375 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 555 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M275X / M375 and GeForce GTX 555

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 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 R9 M275X / M375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 555 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) vs 144 (GeForce GTX 555). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555).

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	GeForce GTX 555
G3D Mark Score	1,575	1,604+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+344%	144
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+186%	0.4147 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	160 KB	192 KB+20%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 555 has 1 GB. The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 555) — the GeForce GTX 555 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	GeForce GTX 555
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 555). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	GeForce GTX 555
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 555). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	GeForce GTX 555
Encoder	VCE 2.0	PureVideo HD VP4
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 555's 70W — a 6.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 555 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 555). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 210mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X / M375	GeForce GTX 555
TDP	75W	70W-7%
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 6-pin
Length	1mm	210mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	21.0	22.9+9%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.3 (Radeon R9 M275X / M375) vs 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 909.4% better value. The Radeon R9 M275X / M375 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).