
MOBILITY RADEON 9550 vs Radeon 9550 / X1050

MOBILITY RADEON 9550
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Radeon 9550 / X1050
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon 9550 / X1050 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 MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+693.7%) |
| 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. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 9550 / X1050, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 406.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+406.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon 9550 / X1050

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.

Radeon 9550 / X1050
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29 points.
Graphics Performance
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 scores 30 and the Radeon 9550 / X1050 reaches 29 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30+3% | 29 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+11% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon 9550 / X1050 has 512 MB. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 512 KB (Radeon 9550 / X1050) — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 9_0 (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0 | 9_0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the Radeon 9550 / X1050's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 165mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 165mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers 400% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.0+400% | 0.6 |
| Codename | Broadway | Lexa |
| Release | January 7 2010 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #846 | #772 |
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