RADEON 9550 vs GeForce PCX 5900

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. The RADEON 9550 is positioned at rank #363 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9550

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

26867%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

25811%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

25511%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25467%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25415%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

25270%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

24952%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24859%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24630%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

24563%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

24267%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

24215%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

23778%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

23763%

#348

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

29630%

#363

RADEON 9550

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

100%

#364

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

93%

#365

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#366

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

85%

#367

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

78%

#368

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

74%

#369

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

74%

#370

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

67%

#371

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

59%

#372

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

59%

#373

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

44%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

41%

#375

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

41%

#376

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

37%

#377

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

33%

#378

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

33%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The RADEON 9550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce PCX 5900 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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce PCX 5900.

Insight	RADEON 9550	GeForce PCX 5900
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RADEON 9550 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.

RADEON 9550 Benchmark Check

GeForce PCX 5900 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9550 and GeForce PCX 5900

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 PCX 5900

The GeForce PCX 5900 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 1024 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 365W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The RADEON 9550 scores 35 and the GeForce PCX 5900 reaches 34 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce PCX 5900 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 1,024 (GeForce PCX 5900). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 1.244 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce PCX 5900).

Feature	RADEON 9550	GeForce PCX 5900
G3D Mark Score	35+3%	34
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	1024 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	1.244 TFLOPS ×2+3%
ROPs	16	48 ×2+200%
TMUs	32	64 ×2+100%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	1 MB+669%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9550	GeForce PCX 5900
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (RADEON 9550) vs 768 KB (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9550	GeForce PCX 5900
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the GeForce PCX 5900's 365W — a 151.8% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (GeForce PCX 5900). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON 9550	GeForce PCX 5900
TDP	50W-86%	365W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Perf/Watt	0.7+600%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9550 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce PCX 5900 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce PCX 5900 costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9550) vs Infinity (GeForce PCX 5900) — the GeForce PCX 5900 offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON 9550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).