NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M
The GeForce GT 555M has 43% better performance than the GeForce GT 525M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 525M and the GeForce GT 555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M GPU
The GeForce GT 525M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2011. Its GF108 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 23 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GT 525M has the 477th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.76% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M GPU
The GeForce GT 555M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2011. Its GF106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 1,024 MB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 35 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GT 555M has the 437th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q4 2011 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GT 555M has 43% better performance than the GeForce GT 525M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GT 525M is ranked 477th with a score of 799, and the GeForce GT 555M is ranked 437th with a score of 1,146.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 525M and the GeForce GT 555M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon HD 6750M | 1,158.5 | +45% |
| GeForce GT 445M | 1,148 | +44% |
| GeForce GT 555M | 1,146 | +43% |
| Quadro K610M | 1,143.5 | +43% |
| Radeon HD 7690M | 1,141 | +43% |
| FirePro M2000 | 841 | +5% |
| Radeon HD 7570M | 829 | +4% |
| GeForce GT 435M | 799 | 0% |
| GeForce GT 525M | 799 | |
| Radeon HD 7550M | 756 | -5% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 901 | 1,299 (+44.17%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 460 | 655 (+42.39%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 94 | 111 (+18.09%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF108 | GF106 |
| Architecture | Fermi | Fermi |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 585 million | 1,170 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 28.8 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 23 W | 35 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 96 | 144 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 2 | 3 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 24 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 600 MHz | 525 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 753 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 2.4 GPixel/s | 3.15 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 9.6 GTexel/s | 12.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 230.4 GFLOPS | 302.4 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 19.2 GFLOPS | 25.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GT 525M | GeForce GT 555M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.