Quadro FX 550
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
64
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$10
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro FX 550 is positioned at rank #385 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro FX 550 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 550 scores 64 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) architecture (codename: GT200B), manufactured on a 55 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 240 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.6221 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance.
| Specification | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 64 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GT200B |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 55 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 240 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 80 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 610 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 48.80 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 1,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #815 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 550 is equipped with 0.125 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.125 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
| Specification | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 550 draws 189 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.
| Specification | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 189 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $150), the Quadro FX 550 delivers 6 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #385 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #815 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro FX 550 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $10 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #385 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #815 |
| Release Date | November 11 2008 |
| Release Year | 2008 |
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