Mobility Radeon HD 4225 vs Quadro FX 550

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. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is positioned at rank 718 and the Quadro FX 550 is on rank 385, so the Quadro FX 550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4225

#708

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

16450%

#710

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

14912%

#711

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

14873%

#715

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

13524%

#716

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

13432%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

98%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

83%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

77%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

68%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

64%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

62%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

61%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

58%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

56%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

55%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

52%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

50%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

50%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

45%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 550

#370

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

34356%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

100%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

98%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

98%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

88%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

88%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

81%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

74%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

74%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

72%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

70%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

56%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

56%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 550.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 4225	Quadro FX 550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 45.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Mobility Radeon HD 4225	Quadro FX 550
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+45.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 4225 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 4225 and Quadro FX 550

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 scores 66 and the Quadro FX 550 reaches 64 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4225	Quadro FX 550
G3D Mark Score	66+3%	64
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800+233%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS+80%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4225	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	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4225	Quadro FX 550
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Mobility Radeon HD 4225	Quadro FX 550
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	1.3+333%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 and now averages $10. The Quadro FX 550 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 45.5% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).