GeForce FX 5500 vs Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce FX 5500 is positioned at rank #736 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5500

#726

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

49350%

#728

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

44736%

#729

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

44618%

#733

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

40573%

#734

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

40295%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

100%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

91%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

91%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

73%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

68%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

45%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

45%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

36%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

27%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

27%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

23%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

18%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

18%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

14%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

14%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce FX 5500 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2008). The GeForce FX 5500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 75% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5500.

Insight	GeForce FX 5500	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-75%)	✅Leading raw performance (+75%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1500%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $500 for the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI, it costs 94% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 852.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce FX 5500	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+852.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce FX 5500 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5500 and Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

GeForce FX 5500

The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.

Quadro FX 500/600 PCI

The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5500 scores 8 versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 14 — the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI leads by 75%. The GeForce FX 5500 is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI uses Tesla 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 240 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI).

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
G3D Mark Score	8	14+75%
Architecture	Rankine	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1024+327%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.703 TFLOPS+334%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5500 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI has 4 GB. The Quadro FX 500/600 PCI offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX 5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	4 GB+1500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5500) vs 9_0a (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
DirectX	9.0a	9_0a
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5500 draws 25W versus the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI's 189W — a 153.3% difference. The GeForce FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5500) vs 350W (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 171mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce FX 5500	Quadro FX 500/600 PCI
TDP	25W-87%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	171mm	168mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.3+200%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5500 launched at $37 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 500/600 PCI launched at $0 and now averages $500. The GeForce FX 5500 costs 94% less ($470 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.3 (GeForce FX 5500) vs 0.0 (Quadro FX 500/600 PCI) — the GeForce FX 5500 offers 100+% better value. The GeForce FX 5500 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2008).