Radeon RX 550 vs FirePro V9800

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 V9800

#353

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18940%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

100%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

100%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

91%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

87%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

85%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

83%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

78%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

78%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

78%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

77%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

74%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

72%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

72%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

68%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

68%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

60%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon RX 550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 550.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	FirePro V9800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
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 (267mm)

💎 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 $250), it costs 86% less, resulting in a 600.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550	FirePro V9800
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+600.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550 and FirePro V9800

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 V9800

The FirePro V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,727 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550 scores 2,674 and the FirePro V9800 reaches 2,727 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro V9800 uses TeraScale 3, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550) vs 1,280 (FirePro V9800). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550) vs 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V9800).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro V9800
G3D Mark Score	2,674	2,727+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 3
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1280+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.856 TFLOPS+53%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro V9800
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 V9800
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 11.2 (FirePro V9800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro V9800
DirectX	12_0+7%	11.2
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs None (FirePro V9800). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro V9800).

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro V9800
Encoder	VCE 3.4	None
Decoder	UVD 6.3	UVD 2.3
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 V9800's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550) vs 350W (FirePro V9800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 155mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 550	FirePro V9800
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	155mm	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	53.5+194%	18.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the FirePro V9800 launched at $3499 and now averages $250. The Radeon RX 550 costs 86% less ($215 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) vs 10.9 (FirePro V9800) — the Radeon RX 550 offers 600.9% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).