Radeon RX 550X vs FirePro 3D V8800

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 3D V8800

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

96%

#297

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9063%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

100%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

98%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

97%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

96%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

94%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

94%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

93%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

93%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

93%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

91%

#323

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

87%

#324

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

87%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

85%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

85%

#327

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 550X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Radeon RX 550X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro 3D V8800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V8800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 550X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
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	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V8800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $45 for the Radeon RX 550X, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 53.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+53.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 550X Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V8800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 550X and FirePro 3D V8800

Radeon RX 550X

The Radeon RX 550X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 16 2018. 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: 2,381 points.

FirePro 3D V8800

The FirePro 3D V8800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,438 points. Launch price was $479.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 550X scores 2,381 and the FirePro 3D V8800 reaches 2,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 550X is built on GCN 4.0 while the FirePro 3D V8800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 800 (FirePro 3D V8800). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8800).

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
G3D Mark Score	2,381	2,438+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+10%	1.104 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
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)

The Radeon RX 550X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8800 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 550X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon RX 550X) vs 256 KB (FirePro 3D V8800) — the Radeon RX 550X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 11.2 (FirePro 3D V8800). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
DirectX	12+7%	11.2
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: UVD (Radeon RX 550X) vs None (FirePro 3D V8800). Decoder: VCE vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V8800).

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
Encoder	UVD	None
Decoder	VCE	UVD 2.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 550X draws 50W versus the FirePro 3D V8800's 74W — a 38.7% difference. The Radeon RX 550X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon RX 550X) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8800). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.

Feature	Radeon RX 550X	FirePro 3D V8800
TDP	50W-32%	74W
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	85
Perf/Watt	47.6+45%	32.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 550X launched at $109 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the FirePro 3D V8800 launched at $1499 and now averages $30. The FirePro 3D V8800 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.9 (Radeon RX 550X) vs 81.3 (FirePro 3D V8800) — the FirePro 3D V8800 offers 53.7% better value. The Radeon RX 550X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).