Radeon HD 4550 vs Quadro FX 4500
Radeon HD 4550
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon HD 4550 is positioned at rank #258 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 4500.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $500), it costs 97% less, resulting in a 3365.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3365.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 HD 4550 and Quadro FX 4500
Radeon HD 4550
The Radeon HD 4550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 236 points. Launch price was $299.
Quadro FX 4500
The Quadro FX 4500 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: 227 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4550 scores 236 and the Quadro FX 4500 reaches 227 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 4500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 240 (Quadro FX 4500). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236+4% | 227 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+500% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS+236% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 72 | 80+11% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 4550 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4500 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 4550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500) — the Radeon HD 4550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4550 draws 151W versus the Quadro FX 4500's 189W — a 22.4% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4500). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-20% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 230mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+33% | 1.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4550 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 4500 launched at $0 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 4550 costs 97% less ($485 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.7 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 0.5 (Quadro FX 4500) — the Radeon HD 4550 offers 3040% better value. The Radeon HD 4550 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 4500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-97% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.7+3040% | 0.5 |
| Codename | Cypress | GT200B |
| Release | September 30 2009 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #682 | #815 |
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