Radeon Xpress 1300 vs Quadro FX 550

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 Quadro FX 550

#370

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

34356%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

100%

#386

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

100%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

98%

#388

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

98%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

93%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

88%

#391

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

88%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

81%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

74%

#394

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

74%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

72%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

70%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

63%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

56%

#399

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

56%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

56%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2008). The Radeon Xpress 1300 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 23.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Xpress 1300	Quadro FX 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-23.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+23.1%)
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 (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro FX 550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon Xpress 1300, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 503.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Xpress 1300	Quadro FX 550
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+503.1%)
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.

Radeon Xpress 1300 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Xpress 1300 and Quadro FX 550

Radeon Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Xpress 1300 scores 52 versus the Quadro FX 550's 64 — the Quadro FX 550 leads by 23.1%. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro FX 550 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 240 (Quadro FX 550). Raw compute: 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 550).

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	Quadro FX 550
G3D Mark Score	52	64+23%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	1280+433%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.224 TFLOPS+579%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	80
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Xpress 1300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 550 has 128 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 550) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	Quadro FX 550
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+300%	0.125 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Xpress 1300 draws 85W versus the Quadro FX 550's 189W — a 75.9% difference. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 350W (Quadro FX 550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon Xpress 1300	Quadro FX 550
TDP	85W-55%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	0.6+100%	0.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 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): 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) vs 6.4 (Quadro FX 550) — the Quadro FX 550 offers 481.8% better value. The Radeon Xpress 1300 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2008).