Radeon HD 4550 vs Quadro FX 880M
Radeon HD 4550
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Quadro FX 880M
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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 HD 4550 is positioned at rank 258 and the Quadro FX 880M is on rank 127, so the Quadro FX 880M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4550
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 880M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 880M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 4550.
| Insight | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 880M 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 HD 4550 and Quadro FX 880M
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 880M
The Quadro FX 880M 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: 237 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4550 scores 236 and the Quadro FX 880M reaches 237 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 880M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 4550) vs 240 (Quadro FX 880M). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4550) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 880M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 236 | 237 |
| 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 880M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 4550) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 880M) — the Radeon HD 4550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 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 880M's 189W — a 22.4% difference. The Radeon HD 4550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 4550) vs 350W (Quadro FX 880M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-20% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6+23% | 1.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4550 is the newer GPU (2009 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4550 | Quadro FX 880M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Cypress | GT200B |
| Release | September 30 2009 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #682 | #815 |
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