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    NVIDIA GT525 vs GT540 vs GT555

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Ardor, Apr 13, 2011.

  1. Ardor

    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    I know this is something that could theoretically be googled but I haven't found any reviews that put them head to head. All I know is that a system with a 2gb version of the 540 costs over $300 more than a system with 525. Is the performance and future proofing from the 540?
     
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    Both GPUs (GT525M and GT540M) are based on the same chip, only the frequencies changes and probably you can achieve with a GT525M the same frequencies of a GT540M. 300$ for this upgrade only sounds a bit absurd.
    Speaking about the GT555M: it's based on another chip who can provide up to 30% more performance (compared to the GT540M)so a price gap of 300$ could be tolerable (you should have to check also if the GT555M has GDDR5 or DDR3).
     
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