Quadro FX 880M vs Radeon HD 4550
Quadro FX 880M
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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 880M is positioned at rank 127 and the Radeon HD 4550 is on rank 258, so the Quadro FX 880M 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 880M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 880M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 880M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 880M and Radeon HD 4550
Quadro FX 880M
The Quadro FX 880M 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: 237 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 880M scores 237 and the Radeon HD 4550 reaches 236 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 880M 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 880M) vs 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 880M) vs 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550).
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 237 | 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 880M | 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 880M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) — the Radeon HD 4550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | 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 880M 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 880M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | 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 Radeon HD 4550 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 880M | Radeon HD 4550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $59 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GT200B | Cypress |
| Release | November 11 2008 | September 30 2009 |
| Ranking | #815 | #682 |
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