GeForce GT 555M
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GeForce GT 555M

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

649

AVG Price

$35

June 25 2013
50 Watt
Kepler (2012−2018)

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.

Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 555M

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GT 555M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GT 555M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 555M scores 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7526 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.

SpecificationGeForce GT 555M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score649
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationKepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGK107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency980 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.7526 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second31.36 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count1,270 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#726
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 555M is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce GT 555M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache32 kB
L2 Cache256 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce GT 555M
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version12 (11_0)
OpenGLLegacy graphics API4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)CUDA 2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportSLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4.

SpecificationGeForce GT 555M
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectorsN/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNone
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo HD (VP4)
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 555M draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 75 under load.

SpecificationGeForce GT 555M
TDPPower consumption under load50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Weight0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle45
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load75
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $35, the GeForce GT 555M delivers 19 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #726 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationGeForce GT 555M
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$35
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#726
Release DateJune 25 2013
Release Year2013

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