Quadro 5000M vs Radeon 550X
When comparing Quadro 5000M and Radeon 550X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Quadro 5000M and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
Quadro 5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro 5000M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro 5000M here:
Main Specs
Quadro 5000M | Radeon 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Quadro 5000M has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
- Quadro 5000M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Quadro 5000M and Radeon 550X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- Quadro 5000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- Quadro 5000M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 677 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.
- Quadro 5000M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5800 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 44% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Quadro 5000M and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 170−180 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 140−150 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Dota 2 is 23% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Far Cry 5 is 40% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Fortnite is 32% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Forza Horizon 4 is 46% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Metro Exodus is 42% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5000M in World of Tanks is 12% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
Quadro 5000M | Radeon 550X | |
Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | Fermi | Lexa |
Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
Release date | 27 July 2010 | 27 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 320 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 405 MHz | 1082 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | |
Transistor count | 3,100 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 16.20 | 38.98 |
Floating-point performance | 518.4 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1200 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | + | |
Laptop size | large | |
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