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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 RADEON 9800 XT is on rank 374, so the RADEON 9800 XT 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 RADEON 9800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2008). The RADEON 9800 XT 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 Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9800 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $30 for the RADEON 9800 XT, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 236.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 RADEON 9800 XT
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.
RADEON 9800 XT
The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 550 scores 64 versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 57 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 12.3%. The Quadro FX 550 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON 9800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 550) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 64+12% | 57 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 5376+2140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+8175% |
| ROPs | 32 | 192+500% |
| TMUs | 80 | 336+320% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RADEON 9800 XT has 256 MB. The RADEON 9800 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 550) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 6 MB+2300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 550 draws 189W versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 300W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 550) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-37% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 180mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3+50% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $30. The Quadro FX 550 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) vs 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 236.8% better value. The RADEON 9800 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-70% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-67% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4+237% | 1.9 |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 31 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #815 | #21 |
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