
Radeon X1300 vs Quadro FX 550

Radeon X1300
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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 X1300 is positioned at rank 345 and the Quadro FX 550 is on rank 385, so the Radeon X1300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1300
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1300 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon X1300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon X1300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon X1300 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon X1300, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 440.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon X1300 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+440.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 X1300 and Quadro FX 550

Radeon X1300
The Radeon X1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.

Quadro FX 550
The Quadro FX 550 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: 64 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1300 scores 58 versus the Quadro FX 550's 64 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 10.3%. The Radeon X1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon X1300) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon X1300) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 58 | 64+10% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+487% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.632 TFLOPS+645% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+10% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1300 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The Radeon X1300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (Radeon X1300) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 550) — the Radeon X1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1300 draws 100W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 61.6% difference. The Radeon X1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1300) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-47% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+100% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1300 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 and now averages $10. The Quadro FX 550 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (Radeon X1300) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 433.3% better value. The Radeon X1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon X1300 | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $10-80% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 6.4+433% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GT200B |
| Release | May 28 2020 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #336 | #815 |
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