Quadro FX 550M

Laptop GPU

Curie GeForce M Series Laptop Desktop GDDR3 2006 Notebook OEM

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Laptop GPU
Architecture: Curie
Series: GeForce M Series
GPU Die: G73
Launch Date: 2006-03-13
TMUs: 12
ROPs: 8
Memory: 128 MB GDDR3
Bus Width: 128-bit
TDP/TBP: 35 W
Interface: PCIe 1.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Laptop GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Quadro FX 550M
GPU Codename	G73
Architecture	Curie
Launch Date	2006-03-13
Market Segment Notes	Laptop in GeForce M Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	G73
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-820
Process Node	TSMC 90 nm
Transistor Count	0.18 billion
Die Size	125 mm²
CUDA Cores	0
SM Count	0
TMUs	12
ROPs	8
Base Clock	450 MHz
Boost Clock	450 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	3.6 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	5.4 GT/s
Memory
Memory Size	128 MB
Memory Type	GDDR3
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Memory Clock	500 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	16 GB/s
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	35 W
Interface	PCIe 1.0 x16
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	OEM design
Software
Shader Model	3.0
DirectX Support	DirectX 9.3
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 2.1
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

Quadro FX 550M is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce M Series family. It is listed with Curie architecture and G73 silicon.

Key reference data: 128 MB GDDR3 memory, 128-bit memory bus, 35 W board power class.

Laptop implementations can vary by OEM power limit, cooling, memory configuration, and driver package.

Why It Mattered

Quadro FX 550M matters as a mobile GeForce M Series implementation from the Curie generation around 2006. Laptop GPU names often hide large differences in power limits, cooling, memory, and OEM firmware, so tracking the exact variant explains why similarly named systems can perform differently.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the exact laptop or module model, OEM subsystem ID, TGP or power profile, memory size and type, VBIOS, cooling design, display mux or Optimus behavior, and driver package used by the system vendor.

Used-Market Caution

Do not buy a laptop by GPU name alone. Confirm the exact laptop model, TGP, memory configuration, charger, cooling condition, display mux, BIOS support, driver branch, battery health, and whether the GPU is soldered or part of a replaceable module.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

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Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

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Derived datasets and spec dumps

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Overview

Why It Mattered

Collector Notes

Used-Market Caution

Known Issues

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