MOBILITY RADEON 9550 vs Radeon X1200
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank 732 and the Radeon X1200 is on rank 724, so the Radeon X1200 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 Radeon X1200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon X1200 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 Radeon X1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 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 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the Radeon X1200, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 36.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.4%) | ❌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 Radeon X1200
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 X1200
The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 scores 30 versus the Radeon X1200's 33 — the Radeon X1200 leads by 10%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon X1200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 384 (Radeon X1200). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 30 | 33+10% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+42% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 96 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1200 has 512 MB. The Radeon X1200 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 128 KB (Radeon X1200) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.063 GB | 0.5 GB+694% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the Radeon X1200's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) vs 350W (Radeon X1200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.6 | 0.7+17% |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon X1200 launched at $80 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 2.2 (Radeon X1200) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers 36.4% better value. The Radeon X1200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9550 | Radeon X1200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $80-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.0+36% | 2.2 |
| Codename | Broadway | Polaris 24 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #846 | #898 |
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