Quadro FX 5500 vs Radeon R2
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. The Quadro FX 5500 is positioned at rank #418 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 5500
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon R2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 5500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% 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 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| 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. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon R2, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+55.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R2
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 R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro FX 5500 scores 242 versus the Radeon R2's 254 — the Radeon R2 leads by 5%. The Quadro FX 5500 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon R2 uses GCN 3.0, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 384 (Radeon R2). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 5500) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 242 | 254+5% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 384+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.7864 TFLOPS+26% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+233% | 24 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R2 has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 5500) vs 128 KB (Radeon R2) — the Quadro FX 5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 5500 draws 189W versus the Radeon R2's 50W — a 116.3% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 5500) vs 350W (Radeon R2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 50W-74% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 5.1+292% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro FX 5500 launched at $2999 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R2 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Quadro FX 5500 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.1 (Quadro FX 5500) vs 5.2 (Radeon R2) — the Quadro FX 5500 offers 55.8% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 5500 | Radeon R2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2999 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.1+56% | 5.2 |
| Codename | GT200B | Polaris 24 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #815 | #858 |
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