CPU
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Radeon HD 8550D
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Quadro 500M
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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 8550D is positioned at rank 111 and the Quadro 500M is on rank 47, so the Quadro 500M 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 8550D
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 Radeon HD 8550D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8550D | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 500M 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 8550D and Quadro 500M
Radeon HD 8550D
The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.
Quadro 500M
The Quadro 500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 571 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8550D scores 567 and the Quadro 500M reaches 571 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8550D is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 500M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 320 (Quadro 500M). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 500M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 567 | 571 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+220% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+240% | 0.5184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8550D comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 500M has 1 GB. The Quadro 500M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8550D draws 130W versus the Quadro 500M's 100W — a 26.1% difference. The Quadro 500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8550D) vs 350W (Quadro 500M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 100W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 5.7+30% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8550D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8550D | Quadro 500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GF100 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | July 27 2010 |
| Ranking | #503 | #675 |
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