Quadro FX 5500 vs GeForce 7800 GT
Quadro FX 5500
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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 5500 is positioned at rank 418 and the GeForce 7800 GT is on rank 349, so the GeForce 7800 GT 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 5500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 7800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 7800 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 51.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+51.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 5500 and GeForce 7800 GT
Quadro FX 5500
The Quadro FX 5500 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: 242 points. Launch price was $3,499.
GeForce 7800 GT
The GeForce 7800 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 244 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 5500 scores 242 and the GeForce 7800 GT reaches 244 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 7800 GT uses Kepler, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 2,880 (GeForce 7800 GT). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce 7800 GT).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 242 | 244 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 2880+1100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+759% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 80 | 240+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 5500 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7800 GT has 256 MB. The Quadro FX 5500 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 5500) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce 7800 GT) — the GeForce 7800 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5500 draws 189W versus the GeForce 7800 GT's 250W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5500) vs 350W (GeForce 7800 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-24% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 228mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 7800 GT launched at $449 and now averages $20. The GeForce 7800 GT costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 12.2 (GeForce 7800 GT) — the GeForce 7800 GT offers 50.6% better value. The GeForce 7800 GT is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | GeForce 7800 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $449-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 12.2+51% |
| Codename | GT200B | GK110B |
| Release | November 11 2008 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #815 | #278 |
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