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GeForce PCX 5900
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The RADEON 9550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce PCX 5900 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce PCX 5900.
| Insight | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON 9550 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 PCX 5900 and RADEON 9550
GeForce PCX 5900
The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points. Launch price was $699.
RADEON 9550
The RADEON 9550 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: 35 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce PCX 5900 scores 34 and the RADEON 9550 reaches 35 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce PCX 5900 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the RADEON 9550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 512 (RADEON 9550). Raw compute: 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550).
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 34 | 35+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 ×2+100% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.244 TFLOPS ×2+3% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 ×2+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64 ×2+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 256 KB (RADEON 9550) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce PCX 5900 draws 365W versus the RADEON 9550's 50W — a 151.8% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 350W (RADEON 9550). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 365W | 50W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.7+600% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the RADEON 9550 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The GeForce PCX 5900 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9550) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce PCX 5900 | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 1.2 |
| Codename | GF110 | Lexa |
| Release | March 24 2011 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #555 | #668 |
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