Quadro 1000M vs GeForce GT 550M

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 Quadro 1000M is positioned at rank 199 and the GeForce GT 550M is on rank 125, so the GeForce GT 550M 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 Quadro 1000M

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

98%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

97%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

96%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

92%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

90%

#184

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2662%

#199

Quadro 1000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

100%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

99%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

95%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

95%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

92%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

91%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 550M

#114

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

290%

#116

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

263%

#117

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

262%

#121

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

239%

#122

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

237%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#130

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

#138

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 1000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro 1000M	GeForce GT 550M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 550M 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 1000M and GeForce GT 550M

Quadro 1000M

The Quadro 1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $200.89.

GeForce GT 550M

The GeForce GT 550M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 561 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 1000M scores 555 and the GeForce GT 550M reaches 561 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 1000M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 550M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro 1000M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 550M). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 550M).

Feature	Quadro 1000M	GeForce GT 550M
G3D Mark Score	555	561+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.017 TFLOPS+35%	0.7526 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+700%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 1000M	GeForce GT 550M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 1000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 550M has 1 GB. The Quadro 1000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 550M) — the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 1000M	GeForce GT 550M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 1000M draws 40W versus the GeForce GT 550M's 50W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro 1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 1000M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 550M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.