MOBILITY RADEON 9550
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

MOBILITY RADEON 9550 vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

2010Core: 700 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9550

#722
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
36190%
#724
32807%
#725
32720%
#729
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
29753%
#730
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
29550%
#732
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#733
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
100%
#734
GeForce 6200
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
97%
#736
GeForce FX 5500
MSRP: $37|Avg: $30
73%
#737
RADEON 9500
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
67%
#738
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
67%
#739
RADEON X850 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $50
53%
#740
RADEON 9800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
50%
#742
RADEON 9000
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
33%
#743
RADEON 9200 SE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
33%
#744
MOBILITY RADEON 7500
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
27%
#745
MOBILITY RADEON 9200
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
20%
#746
MOBILITY RADEON 9000
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
20%
#747
GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
17%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 33446.7% higher G3D Mark score and 9423.8% more VRAM (6 GB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9550.

InsightMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-33446.7%)
Leading raw performance (+33446.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+9423.8%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $60), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 5491.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+5491.1%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($10)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 GTX 1060

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 scores 30 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 33446.7%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
30
10,064+33447%
Architecture
TeraScale 2
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
800
2560+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.12 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+692%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
40
160+300%
L1 Cache
80 KB
960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 9423.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.063 GB
6 GB+9424%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
2 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
9.0
12+33%
Max Displays
0
4
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Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
50W-72%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
1mm
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Perf/Watt
0.6
55.9+9217%
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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 costs 83.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 5490% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).

FeatureMOBILITY RADEON 9550GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$100-60%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$10-83%
$60
Performance per Dollar
3.0
167.7+5490%
Codename
Broadway
GP104
Release
January 7 2010
May 27 2016
Ranking
#846
#137