Quadro FX 550 vs GeForce 8400 SE
Quadro FX 550
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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 550 is positioned at rank 385 and the GeForce 8400 SE is on rank 680, so the Quadro FX 550 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 550
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8400 SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 8400 SE is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 8400 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 8400 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 550.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce 8400 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8400 SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 6.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.2%) |
| 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 550 and GeForce 8400 SE
Quadro FX 550
The Quadro FX 550 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: 64 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 8400 SE
The GeForce 8400 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 68 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 550 scores 64 versus the GeForce 8400 SE's 68 — the GeForce 8400 SE leads by 6.3%. The Quadro FX 550 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 8400 SE uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 550) vs 384 (GeForce 8400 SE). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 8400 SE).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 64 | 68+6% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.8632 TFLOPS+39% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+400% | 16 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 550 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 8400 SE has 512 MB. The GeForce 8400 SE offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 550) vs 1 MB (GeForce 8400 SE) — the GeForce 8400 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 550 draws 189W versus the GeForce 8400 SE's 33W — a 140.5% difference. The GeForce 8400 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 550) vs 350W (GeForce 8400 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 33W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 2.1+600% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce 8400 SE launched at $50 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) vs 6.8 (GeForce 8400 SE) — the GeForce 8400 SE offers 6.2% better value. The GeForce 8400 SE is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | GeForce 8400 SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $50-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4 | 6.8+6% |
| Codename | GT200B | GM108 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #850 |
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