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RADEON 9550
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T1200 Mobile
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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 RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank 363 and the T1200 Mobile is on rank 10, so the T1200 Mobile 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 T1200 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The T1200 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The T1200 Mobile 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 T1200 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 22200% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9550.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-22200%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+22200%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the T1200 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 T1200 Mobile
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.
T1200 Mobile
The T1200 Mobile is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,805 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9550 scores 35 versus the T1200 Mobile's 7,805 — the T1200 Mobile leads by 22200%. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 14 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 1,024 (T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1425 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35 | 7,805+22200% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1024+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1425 MHz+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 T1200 Mobile has 4 GB. The T1200 Mobile offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the T1200 Mobile's 95W — a 62.1% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-47% | 95W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 82.2+11643% |
Value Analysis
The T1200 Mobile is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | T1200 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | — |
| Release | April 20 2017 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #668 | #325 |
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