GeForce GTX 555
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
1,604
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$30
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 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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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 555
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 555 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Destiny 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Genshin Impact
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Naraka: Bladepoint
Overwatch 2
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 555 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 555 scores 1,604 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 Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) architecture (codename: GF116), manufactured on a 40 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 144 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.4147 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,604 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GF116 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 40 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 144 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 24 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 720 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.4147 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 17.28 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 2.1 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 1,170 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #849 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 555 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.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 1 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 192 kB |
| L2 Cache | 384 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (11_0) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | 2-way SLI |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4, decoder: PureVideo HD VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|
| DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors | 2x |
| mini-HDMI PortsNumber of mini-HDMI display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 555 draws 70 Watt under load (TDP) — a 450W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 210mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 650g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 75°C under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 70 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 450W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 1x 6-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 210mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 650g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40°C |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75°C |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $150), the GeForce GTX 555 delivers 53 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #849 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 555 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $30 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #849 |
| Release Date | May 14 2011 |
| Release Year | 2011 |
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