RADEON 9550 vs GeForce 6150 LE
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 6150 LE is on rank 688, 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 6150 LE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 6150 LE offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 6150 LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 6150 LE holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $30), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 182.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+182.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅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 RADEON 9550 and GeForce 6150 LE
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 6150 LE
The GeForce 6150 LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 937 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9550 scores 35 versus the GeForce 6150 LE's 33 — the RADEON 9550 leads by 6.1%. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 6150 LE uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 384 (GeForce 6150 LE). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150 LE). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35+6% | 33 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+52% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+14% | 1038 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 144 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6150 LE has 512 MB. The GeForce 6150 LE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (RADEON 9550) vs 512 KB (GeForce 6150 LE) — the GeForce 6150 LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the GeForce 6150 LE's 10W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 6150 LE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (GeForce 6150 LE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 10W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7 | 3.3+371% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9550 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 6150 LE launched at $30 and now averages $10. The GeForce 6150 LE costs 66.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9550) vs 3.3 (GeForce 6150 LE) — the GeForce 6150 LE offers 175% better value.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | GeForce 6150 LE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $30-77% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $10-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | 3.3+175% |
| Codename | Lexa | GP108 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #668 | #657 |
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