RADEON 9550 vs RADEON X300SE
RADEON 9550
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RADEON X300SE
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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 RADEON X300SE is on rank 343, so the RADEON X300SE 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 RADEON X300SE
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X300SE uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON X300SE 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 X300SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB 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 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+8.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $60 for the RADEON X300SE, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 84.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9550 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 RADEON X300SE
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.
RADEON X300SE
The RADEON X300SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1327 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 38 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9550 scores 35 versus the RADEON X300SE's 38 — the RADEON X300SE leads by 8.6%. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the RADEON X300SE uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 1,408 (RADEON X300SE). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (RADEON X300SE). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1645 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35 | 38+9% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1408+175% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 4.632 TFLOPS+282% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1645 MHz+39% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 88+175% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The RADEON 9550 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X300SE has 512 MB. The RADEON X300SE offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (RADEON 9550) vs 1.5 MB (RADEON X300SE) — the RADEON X300SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1.5 MB+500% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the RADEON X300SE's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (RADEON X300SE). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-50% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+75% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9550 launched at $129 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the RADEON X300SE launched at $60 and now averages $60. The RADEON 9550 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.2 (RADEON 9550) vs 0.6 (RADEON X300SE) — the RADEON 9550 offers 100% better value. The RADEON X300SE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | RADEON X300SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | $60-53% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-50% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2+100% | 0.6 |
| Codename | Lexa | Navi 14 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #668 | #336 |
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