Quadro CX vs Radeon Pro 555
When comparing Quadro CX and Radeon Pro 555, 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 CX and Radeon Pro 555 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro CX
Radeon Pro 555 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon Pro 555 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 Radeon Pro 555 here:
Main Specs
| Quadro CX | Radeon Pro 555 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1536 MB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video | No outputs |
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- Quadro CX has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon Pro 555.
- Quadro CX is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Radeon Pro 555 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Quadro CX has 1534 GB more memory, than Radeon Pro 555.
- Quadro CX is used in Desktops, and Radeon Pro 555 - in Mobile workstations.
- Quadro CX is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Radeon Pro 555 - with Polaris.
- Core clock speed of Radeon Pro 555 is 253 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
- Quadro CX is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Radeon Pro 555 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon Pro 555 is 3480 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 360% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Battlefield 5 is 414% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro CX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon Pro 555. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 210−220 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 180−190 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 55−60 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 30−35 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 140−150 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 119% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Dota 2 is 102% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Far Cry 5 is 525% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Fortnite is 233% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Forza Horizon 4 is 387% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | − | 80−85 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Grand Theft Auto V is 187% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 3−4 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Metro Exodus is 850% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Minecraft is 32% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 425% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 8−9 | 55−60 |
| medium / 768p | 7−8 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 540% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−33 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon Pro 555 in World of Tanks is 71% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
Full Specs
| Quadro CX | Radeon Pro 555 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Polaris |
| Code name | GT200B | Polaris 21 |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 11 November 2008 | 5 June 2017 |
| Pipelines | 192 | 768 |
| Core clock speed | 602 MHz | 855 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | 3,000 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.53 | 40.80 |
| Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | 1,306 gflops |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 5080 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 81.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_0) |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 1.3 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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