Quadro FX 5500 vs Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

Quadro FX 5500

2008Core: 610 MHz

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro FX 5500

189

242

+12.6%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

215

0.0%

Radeon HD 2400 XT

Radeon HD 6300M

Radeon HD 7310M

Mobility Radeon HD 4550

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 Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is on rank 676, so the Quadro FX 5500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5500

#402

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

184662%

#417

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

100%

#418

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

100%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

88%

#420

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

75%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

75%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

63%

#423

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

50%

#424

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

25%

#425

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

13%

#426

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

#666

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7592%

#668

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6883%

#669

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6864%

#673

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6242%

#674

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6199%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

99%

#678

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

99%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#681

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

95%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

94%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

90%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#687

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

80%

#688

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

77%

#689

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

74%

#690

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

73%

#691

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470.

Insight	Quadro FX 5500	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+12.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $30), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 6.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro FX 5500	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+6.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)	✅More affordable ($25)

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.

Quadro FX 5500 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro FX 5500 and Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

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.

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 215 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 5500 scores 242 versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 215 — the Quadro FX 5500 leads by 12.6%. The Quadro FX 5500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470).

Feature	Quadro FX 5500	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
G3D Mark Score	242+13%	215
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	55 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	240	800+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6221 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+80%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+100%	40
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro FX 5500	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro FX 5500 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro FX 5500	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro FX 5500 draws 189W versus the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5500) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro FX 5500	Mobility Radeon. HD 5470
TDP	189W	50W-74%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	1.3	4.3+231%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 launched at $150 and now averages $25. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 8.6 (Mobility Radeon. HD 5470) — the Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 offers 6.2% better value. The Mobility Radeon. HD 5470 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).