Radeon RX 550 vs FirePro R5000

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro R5000

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Quadro M6000

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Quadro M6000 24GB

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Quadro GV100

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Tesla K20m

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FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

100%

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GRID M6-8Q

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GRID K120Q

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Tesla M60

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97%

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FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

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GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

92%

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GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

92%

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Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

89%

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GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

88%

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Tesla C2070

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $38

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro R5000.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (279mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $150), it costs 77% less, resulting in a 332.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+332.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 RX 550 Benchmark Check

FirePro R5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and FirePro R5000

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 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: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

FirePro R5000

The FirePro R5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,647 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the FirePro R5000 reaches 2,647 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro R5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 768 (FirePro R5000). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro R5000).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
G3D Mark Score	2,674+1%	2,647
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	768+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+5%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	48+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 550) vs 12 (FirePro R5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro R5000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro R5000).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
Encoder	VCE 3.4	VCE 1.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550 draws 50W versus the FirePro R5000's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (FirePro R5000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 155mm vs 279mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro R5000
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	155mm	279mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	53.5+204%	17.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro R5000 launched at $1099 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 550 costs 76.7% less ($115 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 17.6 (FirePro R5000) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 334.1% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).