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RADEON X800 PRO
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Quadro FX 550
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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 X800 PRO is positioned at rank 371 and the Quadro FX 550 is on rank 385, so the RADEON X800 PRO offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X800 PRO
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X800 PRO is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The RADEON X800 PRO 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 RADEON X800 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 550.
| Insight | RADEON X800 PRO | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the RADEON X800 PRO, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 47.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X800 PRO | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+47.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅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 X800 PRO and Quadro FX 550
RADEON X800 PRO
The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.
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
The RADEON X800 PRO scores 65 and the Quadro FX 550 reaches 64 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON X800 PRO is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 65+2% | 64 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+1500% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.17 TFLOPS+2499% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+200% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | 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 X800 PRO comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The RADEON X800 PRO offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 550) — the RADEON X800 PRO has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+1500% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X800 PRO draws 250W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 27.8% difference. The Quadro FX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 189W-24% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X800 PRO launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Quadro FX 550 launched at $150 and now averages $10. The Quadro FX 550 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (RADEON X800 PRO) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 48.8% better value. The RADEON X800 PRO is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).
| Feature | RADEON X800 PRO | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $150-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3 | 6.4+49% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GT200B |
| Release | October 28 2020 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #65 | #815 |
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