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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 RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank 363 and the GeForce FX 5200 is on rank 374, so the RADEON 9550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9550
Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5200
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce FX 5200 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The GeForce FX 5200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 337.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5200.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+337.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-337.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $30 (vs $25), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 264.6% better value per dollar than the GeForce FX 5200.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 RADEON 9550 and GeForce FX 5200
RADEON 9550
The RADEON 9550 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: 35 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce FX 5200
The GeForce FX 5200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8 points. Launch price was $1,999.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9550 scores 35 versus the GeForce FX 5200's 8 — the RADEON 9550 leads by 337.5%. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce FX 5200 uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 21,760 (GeForce FX 5200). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5200). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 2407 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35+338% | 8 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Rankine |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 21760+4150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 104.8 TFLOPS+8554% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 2407 MHz+103% |
| ROPs | 16 | 176+1000% |
| TMUs | 32 | 680+2025% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 21.3 MB+16285% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 96 MB+38300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9550 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5200 has 128 MB. The RADEON 9550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (RADEON 9550) vs 96 MB (GeForce FX 5200) — the GeForce FX 5200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB+100% | 0.125 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 96 MB+38300% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the GeForce FX 5200's 575W — a 168% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5200). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-91% | 575W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 152mm |
| Height | — | 100mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9550 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce FX 5200 launched at $70 and now averages $25. The GeForce FX 5200 costs 16.7% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9550) vs 0.3 (GeForce FX 5200) — the RADEON 9550 offers 300% better value. The GeForce FX 5200 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce FX 5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $70-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $25-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2+300% | 0.3 |
| Codename | Lexa | GB202 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | January 30 2025 |
| Ranking | #668 | #3 |
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