RADEON E2400 vs Quadro FX 550
RADEON E2400
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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. The RADEON E2400 is positioned at rank 351 and the Quadro FX 550 is on rank 385, so the RADEON E2400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON E2400
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON E2400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The RADEON E2400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 23.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON E2400 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON E2400 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+23.1%) |
| 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 (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro FX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $100), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 1130.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON E2400 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1130.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 E2400 and Quadro FX 550
RADEON E2400
The RADEON E2400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points. Launch price was $79.
Quadro FX 550
The Quadro FX 550 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: 64 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON E2400 scores 52 versus the Quadro FX 550's 64 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 23.1%. The RADEON E2400 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (RADEON E2400) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (RADEON E2400) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).
| Feature | RADEON E2400 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 52 | 64+23% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+60% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9085 TFLOPS+46% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON E2400 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 E2400 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The RADEON E2400 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON E2400) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 550) — the RADEON E2400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON E2400 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+300% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON E2400 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The RADEON E2400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON E2400) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON E2400 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-74% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0+233% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON E2400 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 and now averages $10. The Quadro FX 550 costs 90% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.5 (RADEON E2400) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 1180% better value. The RADEON E2400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | RADEON E2400 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $10-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.5 | 6.4+1180% |
| Codename | Lexa | GT200B |
| Release | April 20 2017 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #773 | #815 |
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