Quadro 500M vs Radeon HD 8550D
Quadro 500M
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Radeon HD 8550D
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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 Quadro 500M is positioned at rank 47 and the Radeon HD 8550D is on rank 111, so the Quadro 500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 500M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550D.
| Insight | Quadro 500M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Quadro 500M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 500M and Radeon HD 8550D
Quadro 500M
The Quadro 500M 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: 571 points.
Radeon HD 8550D
The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 500M scores 571 and the Radeon HD 8550D reaches 567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 500M is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 8550D uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 500M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 500M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D).
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 571 | 567 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1024+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5184 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+240% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+150% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 500M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550D has 512 MB. The Quadro 500M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 500M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 8550D's 130W — a 26.1% difference. The Quadro 500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 500M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-23% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7+30% | 4.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 500M | Radeon HD 8550D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GF100 | Pitcairn |
| Release | July 27 2010 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #675 | #503 |
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