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Overview

The GeForce FX 5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce FX 5500 is positioned at rank #736 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce FX 5500

#726

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

49350%

#728

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

44736%

#729

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

44618%

#733

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

40573%

#734

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

40295%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

100%

#737

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

91%

#738

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

91%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

73%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

68%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

45%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

45%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

36%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

27%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

27%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

23%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

18%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

18%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

14%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

14%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce FX 5500 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce FX 5500 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce FX 5500 scores 8 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Turing (2018−2022) architecture (codename: TU117S), manufactured on a 12 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1024 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.703 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1320 MHz from a base of 1065 MHz.

Specification	GeForce FX 5500
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	8
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Turing (2018−2022)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	TU117S
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	12 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	1024
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1320 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1065 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	2.703 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	42.24 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	4,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#468

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5500 is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce FX 5500
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0a, Vulkan None, OpenGL 1.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce FX 5500
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	9.0a
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	1.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: No— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	GeForce FX 5500
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
VGA PortsNumber of VGA display connectors	1x
S-Video PortsNumber of S-Video display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	No
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	No

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5500 draws 25 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 171mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 70°C under load.

Specification	GeForce FX 5500
TDPPower consumption under load	25 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	171mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	70°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $37). It holds Rank #736 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #468 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce FX 5500
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$37
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position	#736
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#468
Release Date	December 17 2021
Release Year	2021