MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL 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 X700 XL is positioned at rank 685 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 X700 XL

#675

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

8899%

#677

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

8067%

#678

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

8046%

#682

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

7316%

#683

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

7266%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

100%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

93%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

90%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

87%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

86%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

84%

#692

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

83%

#693

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

#694

Mobility Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

80%

#695

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

80%

#696

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

80%

#697

Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $12

79%

#698

GeForce 8800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $50

76%

#699

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

76%

#700

Mobility Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

75%

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 Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL	Quadro FX 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 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 $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 6.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL	Quadro FX 550
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6.7%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X700 XL Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL and Quadro FX 550

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 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

In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL scores 60 versus the Quadro FX 550's 64 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 6.7%. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is built on TeraScale while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL	Quadro FX 550
G3D Mark Score	60	64+7%
Architecture	TeraScale	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	55 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800 ×2+233%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.88 TFLOPS ×2+41%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16 ×2	32+100%
TMUs	40 ×2	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL	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 X700 XL comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL	Quadro FX 550
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL	Quadro FX 550
TDP	30W-84%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	2.0+567%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 6.7% better value. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).