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GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
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RADEON X550
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The RADEON X550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550.
| Insight | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+15.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 FX 5950 Ultra 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 FX 5950 Ultra and RADEON X550
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.
RADEON X550
The RADEON X550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 versus the RADEON X550's 51 — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra leads by 15.7%. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the RADEON X550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 512 (RADEON X550). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 59+16% | 51 |
| Architecture | Rankine | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 512+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+75% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 256 KB (RADEON X550) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 384 KB+50% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the RADEON X550's 50W — a 79.5% difference. The RADEON X550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 350W (RADEON X550). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 116W | 50W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5 | 1.0+100% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON X550 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 5.1 (RADEON X550) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 5.1 |
| Codename | GF116 | Lexa |
| Release | March 15 2011 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #761 | #668 |
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