CPU
GPU
GeForce 9600 GT
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Radeon HD 7550M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 9600 GT is positioned at rank 578 and the Radeon HD 7550M is on rank 345, so the Radeon HD 7550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9600 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7550M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7550M.
| Insight | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9600 GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 9600 GT and Radeon HD 7550M
GeForce 9600 GT
The GeForce 9600 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 473 points.
Radeon HD 7550M
The Radeon HD 7550M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 465 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9600 GT scores 473 and the Radeon HD 7550M reaches 465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9600 GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7550M uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7550M).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 473+2% | 465 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 640+186% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7550M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9600 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7550M's 40W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9600 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7550M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 40W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.2 | 11.6+262% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7550M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9600 GT | Radeon HD 7550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Heathrow |
| Release | July 15 2008 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #825 | #787 |
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