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GeForce 6150SE
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MOBILITY RADEON 9550
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 6150SE is positioned at rank 707 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is on rank 732, so the GeForce 6150SE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6150SE
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 6150SE is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce 6150SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6150SE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-20%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+20%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6150SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6150SE holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $10), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 66.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 6150SE and MOBILITY RADEON 9550
GeForce 6150SE
The GeForce 6150SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25 points.
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 6150SE scores 25 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9550's 30 — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 leads by 20%. The GeForce 6150SE is built on Pascal while the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 6150SE) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550). Raw compute: 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150SE) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550).
| Feature | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 25 | 30+20% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7972 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+40% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+80% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 6150SE comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 has 65 MB. The GeForce 6150SE offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce 6150SE) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) — the GeForce 6150SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+694% | 0.063 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 6150SE) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 6150SE draws 10W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9550's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 6150SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 6150SE) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9550). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-80% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.5+317% | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 6150SE launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6150SE costs 50% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.0 (GeForce 6150SE) vs 3.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) — the GeForce 6150SE offers 66.7% better value. The GeForce 6150SE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 6150SE | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-70% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-50% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.0+67% | 3.0 |
| Codename | GP108 | Broadway |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #657 | #846 |
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