ATI Radeon 9550 vs Quadro FX 1100

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro FX 1100 with Radeon 9550, including specs and performance data.

FX 1100
2004
128 MB DDR2
0.09

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking14561459
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
ArchitectureRankine (2003−2005)Rage 8 (2002−2007)
GPU code nameNV36RV350
Market segmentWorkstationDesktop
Release date1 April 2004 (20 years ago)1 October 2003 (21 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$169.75 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

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Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Core clock speed425 MHz250 MHz
Number of transistors82 million60 million
Manufacturing process technology130 nm130 nm
Texture fill rate1.7001.000
ROPs44
TMUs44

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfaceAGP 8xAGP 8x
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectors1x MolexNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDR2DDR
Maximum RAM amount128 MB64 MB
Memory bus width128 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed325 MHz200 MHz
Memory bandwidth10.4 GB/s6.4 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors2x DVI, 1x S-Video1x DVI, 1x VGA, 1x S-Video

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX9.0a9.0 (9_0)
OpenGL1.5 (2.1)2.0
OpenCLN/AN/A
VulkanN/AN/A

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

FX 1100 0.09
ATI 9550 0.09

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

FX 1100 35
+2.9%
ATI 9550 34

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Recency 1 April 2004 1 October 2003
Maximum RAM amount 128 MB 64 MB

FX 1100 has an age advantage of 6 months, and a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Quadro FX 1100 and Radeon 9550.

Be aware that Quadro FX 1100 is a workstation graphics card while Radeon 9550 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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