Quadro 5000M vs Radeon 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. The Quadro 5000M is positioned at rank #15 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro 5000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

215%

#15

Quadro 5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

65%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

58%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon 550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 5000M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 5000M.

Insight	Quadro 5000M	Radeon 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 550 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.

Quadro 5000M Benchmark Check

Radeon 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000M and Radeon 550

Quadro 5000M

The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

Radeon 550

The Radeon 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 5000M scores 2,060 and the Radeon 550 reaches 2,140 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000M is built on Fermi while the Radeon 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 5000M) vs 512 (Radeon 550). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550).

Feature	Quadro 5000M	Radeon 550
G3D Mark Score	2,060	2,140+4%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	320	512+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+134%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	640 KB+400%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 5000M	Radeon 550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 5000M) vs 256 KB (Radeon 550) — the Quadro 5000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 5000M	Radeon 550
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 5000M draws 100W versus the Radeon 550's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000M) vs 300W (Radeon 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.