Quadro FX 5500 vs Radeon HD 6410D
Quadro FX 5500
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Radeon HD 6410D
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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 6410D is on rank 282, so the Radeon HD 6410D 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 6410D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 Radeon HD 6410D.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6410D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 5500 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 5500 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $70), it costs 57% less, resulting in a 138.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6410D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+138.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($70) |
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 6410D
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 6410D
The Radeon HD 6410D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 8 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 830 MHz. It has 1536 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 237 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 5500 scores 242 and the Radeon HD 6410D reaches 237 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 5500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6410D uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 6410D). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500) vs 2.55 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6410D).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6410D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 242+2% | 237 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1536 ×2+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.55 TFLOPS ×2+310% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 ×2 |
| TMUs | 80 | 96 ×2+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6410D |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5500 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6410D 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5500) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6410D) — the Radeon HD 6410D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6410D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 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 6410D's 375W — a 66% difference. The Quadro FX 5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6410D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6410D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W-50% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3+117% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6410D launched at $70 and now averages $70. The Quadro FX 5500 costs 57.1% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 3.4 (Radeon HD 6410D) — the Quadro FX 5500 offers 138.2% better value. The Radeon HD 6410D is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6410D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $70-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-57% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1+138% | 3.4 |
| Codename | GT200B | Antilles |
| Release | November 11 2008 | March 8 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #583 |
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