Quadro FX 550 vs Radeon X1550
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 550
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon X1550 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 Radeon X1550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% 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 | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 $49), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 368.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+368.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 X1550
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 X1550
The Radeon X1550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 67 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 550 scores 64 and the Radeon X1550 reaches 67 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 550 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon X1550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 550) vs 512 (Radeon X1550). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 64 | 67+5% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+95% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1550 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1550 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon X1550's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon X1550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 550) vs 350W (Radeon X1550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 1.3+333% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon X1550 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Quadro FX 550 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) vs 1.4 (Radeon X1550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 357.1% better value. The Radeon X1550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | Radeon X1550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4+357% | 1.4 |
| Codename | GT200B | Lexa |
| Release | November 11 2008 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #815 | #668 |
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