Quadro FX 550 vs MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
Quadro FX 550
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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 550 is positioned at rank 385 and the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is on rank 685, 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 MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $10), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 6.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+6.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
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.
MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 550 scores 64 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 60 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 6.7%. The Quadro FX 550 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL uses TeraScale, both on a 55 nm process. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 550) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 64+7% | 60 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 800 ×2+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2+41% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 ×2 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 550 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL has 512 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.5 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 550 draws 189W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 30W — a 145.2% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 550) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 2.0+567% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 and now averages $10. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) vs 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 6.7% better value. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $49-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4+7% | 6.0 |
| Codename | GT200B | M98 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #818 |
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