GeForce FX 5950 Ultra vs RADEON X550XT

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 RADEON X550XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

6477%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

6222%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

6150%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6139%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

6127%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

6092%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

6015%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5993%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5937%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

5921%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

5850%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5837%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

5732%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5729%

#315

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

7143%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

100%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

76%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

76%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

73%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

68%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

64%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

61%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

59%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

56%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

52%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X550XT is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The RADEON X550XT 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 5.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X550XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	RADEON X550XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
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	📏 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.

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

RADEON X550XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5950 Ultra and RADEON X550XT

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 X550XT

The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra scores 59 versus the RADEON X550XT's 56 — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra leads by 5.4%. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is built on Rankine while the RADEON X550XT uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 512 (RADEON X550XT). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT).

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	RADEON X550XT
G3D Mark Score	59+5%	56
Architecture	Rankine	GCN 4.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6912 TFLOPS	1.247 TFLOPS+80%
ROPs	24+50%	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	RADEON X550XT
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 RADEON X550XT has 512 MB. The RADEON X550XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 512 KB (RADEON X550XT) — the RADEON X550XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	RADEON X550XT
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 9.0b (RADEON X550XT). OpenGL: 1.5 vs 2.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	RADEON X550XT
DirectX	9.0a	9.0b
OpenGL	1.5	2.0+33%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra draws 116W versus the RADEON X550XT's 50W — a 79.5% difference. The RADEON X550XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 350W (RADEON X550XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65.

Feature	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra	RADEON X550XT
TDP	116W	50W-57%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	229mm	168mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	65-13%
Perf/Watt	0.5	1.1+120%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON X550XT launched at $50 and now averages $40. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) vs 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X550XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).