Radeon 550
VS
Quadro K4000M

Radeon 550 vs Quadro K4000M

AMD

Radeon 550

2017Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 1183 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro K4000M

2012Core: 601 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 Quadro K4000M

#26
Radeon Pro Vega 48
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
97%
#27
Radeon Pro 5700 XT
MSRP: $500|Avg: $280
97%
#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
90%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
90%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
89%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
85%
#42
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
573%
#57
Quadro K4000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#58
Quadro K2000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
97%
#60
Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP: $380|Avg: $380
97%
#63
T400 4GB
MSRP: $159|Avg: $99
93%
#64
Radeon Pro 5300
MSRP: $300|Avg: $150
92%
#69
Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP: $399|Avg: $300
87%
#72
Quadro P2200
MSRP: $429|Avg: $227
85%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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.

InsightRadeon 550Quadro 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureRadeon 550Quadro 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)

FeatureRadeon 550Quadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon 550Quadro 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%
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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.

FeatureRadeon 550Quadro K4000M
TDP
50W-50%
100W
Recommended PSU
300W-14%
350W
Power Connector
None
PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt
42.8+108%
20.6
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon 550Quadro K4000M
MSRP
$79
Avg Price (30d)
$79
Codename
Lexa
GK104
Release
April 20 2017
June 1 2012
Ranking
#668
#676