RADEON 9550 vs Quadro FX 1000

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 RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank 363 and the Quadro FX 1000 is on rank 420, so the RADEON 9550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9550

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

26867%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

25811%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

25511%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25467%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25415%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

25270%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

24952%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24859%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24630%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

24563%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

24267%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24215%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

23778%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

23763%

#348

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

29630%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

100%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

93%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

85%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

78%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

74%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

74%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

67%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

59%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

59%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

44%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

41%

#375

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

41%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

37%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

33%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1000

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

211043%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

86%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

86%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

71%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

57%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

29%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

14%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The RADEON 9550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 1000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1000.

Insight	RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON 9550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

RADEON 9550 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9550 and Quadro FX 1000

RADEON 9550

The RADEON 9550 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: 35 points. Launch price was $79.

Quadro FX 1000

The Quadro FX 1000 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: 34 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON 9550 scores 35 and the Quadro FX 1000 reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro FX 1000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1000). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1000).

Feature	RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
G3D Mark Score	35+3%	34
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512+113%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+95%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
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 9550 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1000 has 128 MB. The RADEON 9550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB+100%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 1000's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1000). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	0.7+250%	0.2

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9550 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Quadro FX 1000 launched at $500 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9550) vs 1.1 (Quadro FX 1000) — the RADEON 9550 offers 9.1% better value. The RADEON 9550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).