Radeon RX Vega11 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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega11 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX Vega11 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 Radeon RX Vega11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 555 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce GTX 555
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑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 $40 for the Radeon RX Vega11, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 33.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce GTX 555
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+33.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅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 RX Vega11 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 555 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega11 and GeForce GTX 555

Radeon RX Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 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 RX Vega11 scores 1,605 and the GeForce GTX 555 reaches 1,604 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 555 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 704 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 144 (GeForce GTX 555). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 0.4147 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 555).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce GTX 555
G3D Mark Score	1,605	1,604
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	704+389%	144
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+325%	0.4147 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	44+83%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	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 RX Vega11 comes with 0 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.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce GTX 555
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega11 draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 555's 70W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega11 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 555). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega11	GeForce GTX 555
TDP	35W-50%	70W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	450W
Power Connector	Integrated	1x 6-pin
Length	—	210mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	45.9+100%	22.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 555 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 555 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) vs 53.5 (GeForce GTX 555) — the GeForce GTX 555 offers 33.4% better value. The Radeon RX Vega11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).