Quadro P1000 vs GeForce MX550

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550

#177

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

363%

#179

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

329%

#180

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

329%

#184

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

299%

#185

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

297%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

94%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX550 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro P1000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX550.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GeForce MX550
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro P1000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $150 for the GeForce MX550, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 88.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P1000	GeForce MX550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+88.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P1000 and GeForce MX550

Quadro P1000

The Quadro P1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1493 MHz to 1519 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,495 points. Launch price was $375.

GeForce MX550

The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P1000 scores 4,495 and the GeForce MX550 reaches 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P1000 is built on Pascal while the GeForce MX550 uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (Quadro P1000) vs 1,024 (GeForce MX550). Raw compute: 1.555 TFLOPS (Quadro P1000) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550). Boost clocks: 1519 MHz vs 1320 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce MX550
G3D Mark Score	4,495	4,480
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	14 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	640	1024+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.555 TFLOPS	2.703 TFLOPS+74%
Boost Clock	1519 MHz+15%	1320 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	2 MB+953%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce MX550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P1000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX550 has 2 GB. The Quadro P1000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro P1000) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX550) — the GeForce MX550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce MX550
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P1000 draws 40W versus the GeForce MX550's 25W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P1000) vs 350W (GeForce MX550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Quadro P1000	GeForce MX550
TDP	40W	25W-38%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	145mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	112.4	179.2+59%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P1000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce MX550 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Quadro P1000 costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 56.2 (Quadro P1000) vs 29.9 (GeForce MX550) — the Quadro P1000 offers 88% better value. The GeForce MX550 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).