GeForce FX 5950 Ultra vs Quadro FX 550
GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 550 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5950 Ultra and Quadro FX 550
GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.
Quadro FX 550
The Quadro FX 550 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: 64 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 versus the Quadro FX 550's 64 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 8.5%. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 59 | 64+8% |
| Architecture | Rankine | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 240+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+11% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 550) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 47.9% difference. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 116W-39% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+67% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 6.4 |
| Codename | GF116 | GT200B |
| Release | March 15 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #761 | #815 |
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