Quadro FX 550 vs RADEON X800 XL
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 X800 XL is on rank 368, so the RADEON X800 XL 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 X800 XL
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 XL is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The RADEON X800 XL 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 X800 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 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 X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 XL, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 39.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+39.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 X800 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.
RADEON X800 XL
The RADEON X800 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 69 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 550 scores 64 versus the RADEON X800 XL's 69 — the RADEON X800 XL leads by 7.8%. The Quadro FX 550 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the RADEON X800 XL uses RDNA 2.0, both on 55 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 550) vs 4,608 (RADEON X800 XL). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550) vs 20.74 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 XL).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 64 | 69+8% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 4608+1820% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 20.74 TFLOPS+3234% |
| ROPs | 32 | 128+300% |
| TMUs | 80 | 288+260% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON X800 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 RADEON X800 XL has 256 MB. The RADEON X800 XL 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 4 MB (RADEON X800 XL) — the RADEON X800 XL has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4 MB+1500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 550 draws 189W versus the RADEON X800 XL's 300W — a 45.4% difference. The Quadro FX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 550) vs 350W (RADEON X800 XL). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-37% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3+50% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the RADEON X800 XL launched at $349 and now averages $15. The Quadro FX 550 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) vs 4.6 (RADEON X800 XL) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 39.1% better value. The RADEON X800 XL is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 550 | RADEON X800 XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-57% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.4+39% | 4.6 |
| Codename | GT200B | Navi 21 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #815 | #42 |
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