GeForce FX 5950 Ultra vs Mobility Radeon HD 4225

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4225

#708

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

16450%

#710

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

14912%

#711

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

14873%

#715

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

13524%

#716

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

13432%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

98%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

83%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

77%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

68%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

64%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

62%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

61%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

58%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

56%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

55%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

52%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

50%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

50%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

45%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra.

Insight	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+11.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 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.

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 4225 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5950 Ultra and Mobility Radeon HD 4225

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 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: 66 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 66 — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 leads by 11.9%. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225).

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
G3D Mark Score	59	66+12%
Architecture	Rankine	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	192	800+317%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.12 TFLOPS+62%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	256 KB+220%	80 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB+50%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 50W — a 79.5% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
TDP	116W	50W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.5	1.3+160%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).