Quadro FX 5500 vs Radeon HD 4550
Quadro FX 5500
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Radeon HD 4550
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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 Radeon HD 4550 is on rank 258, so the Radeon HD 4550 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 Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4550.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($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 5500 and Radeon HD 4550
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.
Radeon HD 4550
The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 5500 scores 242 and the Radeon HD 4550 reaches 236 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 4550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 242+3% | 236 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1440+500% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.088 TFLOPS+236% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+11% | 72 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5500) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5500 draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 4550's 151W — a 22.4% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 151W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 1.6+23% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 93.8% better value. The Radeon HD 4550 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $59-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1 | 15.7+94% |
| Codename | GT200B | Cypress |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #682 |
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