MOBILITY RADEON 9800 vs RADEON X550
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
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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 9800 is positioned at rank 737 and the RADEON X550 is on rank 334, so the RADEON X550 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 9800
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The RADEON X550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9800.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON X550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 177.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+177.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 9800 and RADEON X550
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 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: 46 points.
RADEON X550
The RADEON X550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 scores 46 versus the RADEON X550's 51 — the RADEON X550 leads by 10.9%. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the RADEON X550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 512 (RADEON X550). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 46 | 51+11% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+8% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 draws 50W versus the RADEON X550's 50W — a 0% difference. The RADEON X550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 350W (RADEON X550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.0+11% |
Value Analysis
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the RADEON X550 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The RADEON X550 costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) vs 5.1 (RADEON X550) — the RADEON X550 offers 183.3% better value. The RADEON X550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | $60-74% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $10-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.8 | 5.1+183% |
| Codename | Broadway | Lexa |
| Release | January 7 2010 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #846 | #668 |
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