Quadro K4000 vs Radeon RX 550

CPU

GPU

Quadro K4000

2013Core: 810 MHz

Radeon RX 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K4000

2,719

+1.7%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2070

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon RX 550

2,674

0.0%

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 K4000 is positioned at rank #283 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

99%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

97%

#112

GRID RTX6000-1Q

MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500

93%

#113

Quadro RTX 8000

MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999

93%

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

92%

#268

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6903%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

100%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

99%

#287

Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

97%

#288

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

97%

#290

FirePro V5900

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

96%

#291

FirePro S9000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $156

94%

#294

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#295

RTXA5000-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

92%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K4000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K4000	Radeon RX 550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $100), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 181% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K4000	Radeon RX 550
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+181%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

Quadro K4000 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K4000 and Radeon RX 550

Quadro K4000

The Quadro K4000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,719 points. Launch price was $1,269.

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K4000 scores 2,719 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K4000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (Quadro K4000) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550).

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	2,719+2%	2,674
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.244 TFLOPS+3%	1.211 TFLOPS
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	64+100%	32
L1 Cache	64 KB	128 KB+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K4000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (Quadro K4000) vs 512 KB (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K4000 draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K4000) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Quadro K4000	Radeon RX 550
TDP	80W	50W-38%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	155mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	34.0	53.5+57%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K4000 launched at $1269 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The Radeon RX 550 costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 27.2 (Quadro K4000) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 180.9% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).