GeForce GTX 550 Ti vs FirePro V8700

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

116

1,558

+1.2%

GeForce RTX 2060 (móvel)

1,539

0.0%

Radeon R5 M435

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

Radeon R5 430 OEM

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500U

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V8700

#332

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

14343%

#347

FirePro V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $170

100%

#348

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

100%

#350

GRID K520

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $50

95%

#351

GRID P40-12Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

94%

#352

FirePro 2270

MSRP: $149|Avg: $30

92%

#353

FirePro 2460

MSRP: $180|Avg: $10

91%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

88%

#356

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

88%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

87%

#359

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

86%

#360

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

85%

#361

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

85%

#362

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V8700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	FirePro V8700
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 550 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $170), it costs 85% less, resulting in a 588.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	FirePro V8700
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+588.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($170)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 550 Ti and FirePro V8700

GeForce GTX 550 Ti

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 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: 1,558 points. Launch price was $149.

FirePro V8700

The FirePro V8700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,539 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti scores 1,558 and the FirePro V8700 reaches 1,539 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro V8700 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1,280 (FirePro V8700). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V8700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	FirePro V8700
G3D Mark Score	1,558+1%	1,539
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	1280+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+169%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	256 KB	320 KB+25%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	FirePro V8700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro V8700 has 4 GB. The FirePro V8700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 512 KB (FirePro V8700) — the FirePro V8700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	FirePro V8700
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V8700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	FirePro V8700
Encoder	—	None
Decoder	—	UVD 2.0
Codecs	H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti draws 116W versus the FirePro V8700's 150W — a 25.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 350W (FirePro V8700). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 550 Ti	FirePro V8700
TDP	116W-23%	150W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	60
Perf/Watt	13.4+30%	10.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 550 Ti launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the FirePro V8700 launched at $1499 and now averages $170. The GeForce GTX 550 Ti costs 85.3% less ($145 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.3 (GeForce GTX 550 Ti) vs 9.1 (FirePro V8700) — the GeForce GTX 550 Ti offers 584.6% better value.