Quadro FX 4600 vs Radeon HD 8550G
Quadro FX 4600
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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 4600 is positioned at rank 404 and the Radeon HD 8550G is on rank 151, so the Radeon HD 8550G 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 4600
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8550G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 4600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4600 | Radeon HD 8550G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8550G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8550G holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 4600 | Radeon HD 8550G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 4600 and Radeon HD 8550G
Quadro FX 4600
The Quadro FX 4600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 602 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 403 points. Launch price was $1,799.
Radeon HD 8550G
The Radeon HD 8550G 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: 414 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 4600 scores 403 and the Radeon HD 8550G reaches 414 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 4600 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 8550G uses GCN 1.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550G). Raw compute: 0.4623 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4600) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550G).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4600 | Radeon HD 8550G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 403 | 414+3% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1024+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4623 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+281% |
| ROPs | 24 | 32+33% |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 4600 | Radeon HD 8550G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4600 comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8550G has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 4600 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 192 KB (Quadro FX 4600) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8550G) — the Radeon HD 8550G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4600 | Radeon HD 8550G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB+50% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 4600 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8550G's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 4600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 4600 | Radeon HD 8550G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 130W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 2.7 | 3.2+19% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 4600 launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8550G launched at $50 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 4600) vs 8.3 (Radeon HD 8550G) — the Radeon HD 8550G offers 2.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8550G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 4600 | Radeon HD 8550G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1999 | $50-97% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 8.3+2% |
| Codename | GT200B | Pitcairn |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #884 | #503 |
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