Mobility Radeon HD 550v vs Quadro FX 3500
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
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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.
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 550v is positioned at rank 461 and the Quadro FX 3500 is on rank 408, so the Quadro FX 3500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 550v
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 3500
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 3500.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 550v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $1,599), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 10600.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+10600.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,599) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 550v and Quadro FX 3500
Mobility Radeon HD 550v
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v 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: 266 points.
Quadro FX 3500
The Quadro FX 3500 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: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v scores 266 and the Quadro FX 3500 reaches 265 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 3500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 266 | 265 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500 has 256 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3500's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.3+279% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 550v launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 3500 launched at $1599 and now averages $1599. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v costs 99.1% less ($1584 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Mobility Radeon HD 550v) vs 0.2 (Quadro FX 3500) — the Mobility Radeon HD 550v offers 8750% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 550v is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 550v | Quadro FX 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-97% | $1599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-99% | $1599 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.7+8750% | 0.2 |
| Codename | Broadway | GT200B |
| Release | January 7 2010 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #815 |
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