MOBILITY RADEON 9550 vs Quadro FX 1000

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 Quadro FX 1000 is on rank 420, so the Quadro FX 1000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

32807%

#725

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 Quadro FX 1000

#405

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

211043%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

100%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

86%

#422

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

86%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

71%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

57%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

29%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

14%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 1000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.3% higher G3D Mark score and 98.4% more VRAM (128 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	Quadro FX 1000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+13.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+98.4%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 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 $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 164.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	MOBILITY RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+164.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30)

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.

MOBILITY RADEON 9550 Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of MOBILITY RADEON 9550 and Quadro FX 1000

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.

Quadro FX 1000

The Quadro FX 1000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 scores 30 versus the Quadro FX 1000's 34 — the Quadro FX 1000 leads by 13.3%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Quadro FX 1000 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1000). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1000).

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
G3D Mark Score	30	34+13%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	800+233%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.12 TFLOPS+80%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 comes with 65 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1000 has 128 MB. The Quadro FX 1000 offers 98.4% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
VRAM Capacity	0.063 GB	0.125 GB+98%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 1000's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	MOBILITY RADEON 9550	Quadro FX 1000
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	0.6+200%	0.2

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Value Analysis

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 1000 launched at $500 and now averages $30. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 1.1 (Quadro FX 1000) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers 172.7% better value. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).