Quadro FX 1800 vs Radeon HD 5550
Quadro FX 1800
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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 FX 1800 is positioned at rank 364 and the Radeon HD 5550 is on rank 224, so the Radeon HD 5550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1800
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 1800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+166.7%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $100), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 29.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($75) |
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 FX 1800 and Radeon HD 5550
Quadro FX 1800
The Quadro FX 1800 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: 395 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Radeon HD 5550
The Radeon HD 5550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 384 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 1800 scores 395 and the Radeon HD 5550 reaches 384 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1800 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 5550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1800) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 5550). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1800) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5550).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 395+3% | 384 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1440+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+236% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+11% | 72 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX 1800 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5550 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5550 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1800) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5550) — the Radeon HD 5550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 2 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1800 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 5550's 151W — a 22.4% difference. The Radeon HD 5550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1800) vs 200W (Radeon HD 5550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 151W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 200W-43% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 2.1 | 2.5+19% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 1800 launched at $489 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 5550 launched at $75 and now averages $75. The Radeon HD 5550 costs 25% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.0 (Quadro FX 1800) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 5550) — the Radeon HD 5550 offers 27.5% better value. The Radeon HD 5550 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1800 | Radeon HD 5550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $489 | $75-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $75-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.0 | 5.1+27% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cypress |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #682 |
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