Quadro FX 350M vs RADEON X550
Quadro FX 350M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 350M is positioned at rank 228 and the RADEON X550 is on rank 334, so the Quadro FX 350M 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 350M
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The RADEON X550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 350M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 350M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 350M | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑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 X550 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 FX 350M and RADEON X550
Quadro FX 350M
The Quadro FX 350M 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: 45 points. Launch price was $3,499.
RADEON X550
The RADEON X550 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: 51 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 350M scores 45 versus the RADEON X550's 51 — the RADEON X550 leads by 13.3%. The Quadro FX 350M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON X550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 350M) vs 512 (RADEON X550). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 350M) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 45 | 51+13% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+95% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 350M draws 189W versus the RADEON X550's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The RADEON X550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 350M) vs 350W (RADEON X550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.2 | 1.0+400% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 350M | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GT200B | Lexa |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #815 | #668 |
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