
Radeon 550 vs Quadro K4000M

Radeon 550
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Quadro K4000M
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K4000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 550 | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 550 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 Radeon 550 and Quadro K4000M

Radeon 550
The Radeon 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: 2,140 points. Launch price was $79.

Quadro K4000M
The Quadro K4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,061 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 550 scores 2,140 and the Quadro K4000M reaches 2,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K4000M uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 550) vs 960 (Quadro K4000M). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 550) vs 1.154 TFLOPS (Quadro K4000M).
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,140+4% | 2,061 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 960+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+5% | 1.154 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K4000M has 4 GB. The Quadro K4000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon 550) vs 512 KB (Quadro K4000M) — the Quadro K4000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 550 draws 50W versus the Quadro K4000M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 550) vs 350W (Quadro K4000M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 42.8+108% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon 550 | Quadro K4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $79 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | GK104 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | June 1 2012 |
| Ranking | #668 | #676 |
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