MOBILITY RADEON 9550 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank 732 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is on rank 720, so the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+11.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+98.4%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 66.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+66.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 MOBILITY RADEON 9700
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.
MOBILITY RADEON 9700
The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 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: 27 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 scores 30 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 27 — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 leads by 11.1%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9700).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30+11% | 27 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 has 128 MB. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers 98.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.125 GB+98% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 50W — a 0% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6+20% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers 66.7% better value.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $49-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.0+67% | 1.8 |
| Codename | Broadway | Broadway |
| Release | January 7 2010 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #846 | #846 |
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