Quadro FX 550 vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

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 550 is positioned at rank #385 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 550

#370

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

34356%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

100%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

98%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

98%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

88%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

88%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

81%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

74%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

74%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

72%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

70%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

56%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

56%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

56%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro FX 550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+8.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 550 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.

Quadro FX 550 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 550 and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

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 FX 5950 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 550 scores 64 versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 59 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 8.5%. The Quadro FX 550 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 550) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).

Feature	Quadro FX 550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	64+8%	59
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Rankine
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240+25%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	0.6912 TFLOPS+11%
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	80+150%	32
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 550 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has 256 MB. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 550) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro FX 550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.25 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 550 draws 189W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 47.9% difference. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 550) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Quadro FX 550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
TDP	189W	116W-39%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	229mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.3	0.5+67%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).