Quadro FX 1000 vs Radeon 9550 / X1050

Quadro FX 1000

2008Core: 610 MHz

Radeon 9550 / X1050

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

+17.2%

GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

0.0%

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

Radeon R9 Fury

Radeon RX 5700

Radeon RX 6700

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. The Quadro FX 1000 is positioned at rank #420 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 FX 1000

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

211043%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

86%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

86%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

71%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

57%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

29%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

14%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon 9550 / X1050 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 1000	Radeon 9550 / X1050
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+17.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon 9550 / X1050, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 91.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 1000	Radeon 9550 / X1050
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+91.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 FX 1000 Benchmark Check

Radeon 9550 / X1050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 1000 and Radeon 9550 / X1050

Quadro FX 1000

The Quadro FX 1000 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: 34 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Radeon 9550 / X1050

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 1000 scores 34 versus the Radeon 9550 / X1050's 29 — the Quadro FX 1000 leads by 17.2%. The Quadro FX 1000 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1000) vs 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1000) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050).

Feature	Quadro FX 1000	Radeon 9550 / X1050
G3D Mark Score	34+17%	29
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	55 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	240	512+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+100%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+150%	32
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 1000	Radeon 9550 / X1050
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)

The Quadro FX 1000 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 has 512 MB. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1000) vs 512 KB (Radeon 9550 / X1050) — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 1000	Radeon 9550 / X1050
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 1000 draws 189W versus the Radeon 9550 / X1050's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1000) vs 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 1000	Radeon 9550 / X1050
TDP	189W	50W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	165mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.2	0.6+200%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 1000 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Quadro FX 1000 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.1 (Quadro FX 1000) vs 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) — the Quadro FX 1000 offers 83.3% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).