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NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M vs NVIDIA GeForce MX110

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Performance
GeForce GT 550M
973.51% of 104,737
GeForce MX110118% better
2,1212% of 104,737

The GeForce MX110 has 118% better performance than the GeForce GT 550M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 550M
No data available
GeForce MX110
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 550M and the GeForce MX110 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2012. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF116) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GT 550M has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GT 550M includes 144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 740 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 550M has the 459th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce MX110 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce MX110 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2017. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The MX110 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 40.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The MX110 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 978 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,006 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 30 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The MX110 has the 355th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.03% 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.

InfoGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Maxwell
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2012Q4 2017
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn
GeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
Low - 720p
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14 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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7 FPS
High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GT 550M orGeForce MX110
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce MX15012+71%
GeForce MX13011+57%
Radeon 540X11+57%
GeForce 930MX9+29%
Radeon RX 550 Mobile9+29%
GeForce MX1107

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GT 550M
973.51% of 104,737
GeForce MX110118% better
2,1212% of 104,737

The GeForce MX110 has 118% better performance than the GeForce GT 550M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GT 550M is ranked 459th with a score of 973.5, and the GeForce MX110 is ranked 355th with a score of 2,121.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 550M
No data available
GeForce MX110
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 550M and the GeForce MX110 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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R7 M3402,148+121%
Radeon R7 M4602,139+120%
GeForce MX1102,121+118%
GeForce GT 650M2,111.5+117%
Radeon HD 7770M2,110+117%
NVS 5200M1,008+4%
Radeon HD 6550M993+2%
GeForce GT 550M973.5
Radeon HD 7650M945.5-3%
Quadro 1000M943-3%

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.

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GPUPerformance 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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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450.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
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515
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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11,266
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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1,714
3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,099.5
2,378
(+116.28%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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57.8
PassMark G3D Mark
573
1,435
(+150.44%)
PassMark G2D Mark
120
190
(+58.33%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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21.8
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
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20.9
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
CodenameGF116GM108S
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Maxwell
Process Size40 nm28 nm
Transistors1,170 million1,020 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.

SpecGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
Memory Size1,024 MB2 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth28.8 Gb/s40.1 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz1,253 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit64 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1,024 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.

SpecGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W30 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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.

SpecGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
CUDA Cores144384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2424
Render Output Units (ROP)168
Core Clock Speed740 MHz978 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,006 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.

SpecGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
Pixel Fill Rate1.9 GPixel/s8.05 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate11.4 GTexel/s24.14 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance273.6 GFLOPS772.6 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance22.8 GFLOPS24.14 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.

SpecGeForce GT 550MGeForce MX110
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.7 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.