
MOBILITY RADEON 9550 vs GeForce FX 5700VE

MOBILITY 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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank #732 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5700VE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10% higher G3D Mark score and 296.8% more VRAM (256 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9550.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5700VE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+296.8%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5700VE 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 MOBILITY RADEON 9550 and GeForce FX 5700VE

MOBILITY RADEON 9550
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 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: 30 points.

GeForce FX 5700VE
The GeForce FX 5700VE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2010. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 scores 30 versus the GeForce FX 5700VE's 33 — the GeForce FX 5700VE leads by 10%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce FX 5700VE uses Rankine, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700VE). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700VE).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5700VE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30 | 33+10% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+67% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.405 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 40 | 60+50% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 960 KB+1100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5700VE |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700VE has 256 MB. The GeForce FX 5700VE offers 296.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700VE) — the GeForce FX 5700VE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5700VE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.25 GB+297% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 640 KB+150% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700VE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5700VE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9.0a |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the GeForce FX 5700VE's 219W — a 125.7% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700VE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 170mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5700VE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-77% | 219W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 170mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+200% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5700VE launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5700VE costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5700VE) — the GeForce FX 5700VE offers Infinity% better value.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5700VE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Broadway | GF110 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #497 |
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