Quadro FX 5500 vs Radeon HD 6480G
Quadro FX 5500
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Radeon HD 6480G
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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 6480G is on rank 223, so the Radeon HD 6480G 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 6480G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6480G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% 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 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%) |
| 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 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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 56.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 6480G
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 6480G
The Radeon HD 6480G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 257 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 5500 scores 242 versus the Radeon HD 6480G's 257 — the Radeon HD 6480G leads by 6.2%. The Quadro FX 5500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6480G uses TeraScale 2, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480G). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6480G).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 242 | 257+6% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1120+367% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+224% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+43% | 56 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6480G 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 6480G) — the Radeon HD 6480G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6480G's 151W — a 22.4% difference. The Radeon HD 6480G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5500) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 151W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 1.7+31% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6480G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Quadro FX 5500 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 5.1 (Radeon HD 6480G) — the Quadro FX 5500 offers 58.8% better value. The Radeon HD 6480G is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon HD 6480G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $50-98% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1+59% | 5.1 |
| Codename | GT200B | Barts |
| Release | November 11 2008 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #815 | #661 |
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