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RADEON 9550
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Radeon Xpress 1300M
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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 Radeon Xpress 1300M is on rank 363, so the Radeon Xpress 1300M 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 Xpress 1300M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Xpress 1300M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Xpress 1300M 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 Xpress 1300M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.3% 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 Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+14.3%) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Xpress 1300M 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 Radeon Xpress 1300M
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 Xpress 1300M
The Radeon Xpress 1300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 40 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9550 scores 35 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300M's 40 — the Radeon Xpress 1300M leads by 14.3%. The RADEON 9550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Xpress 1300M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON 9550) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300M). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550) vs 3.2 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300M). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 35 | 40+14% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1280+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS | 3.2 TFLOPS+164% |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1250 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xpress 1300M has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300M 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 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300M) — the Radeon Xpress 1300M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9550 draws 50W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300M's 85W — a 51.9% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9550) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-41% | 85W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.7+40% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Xpress 1300M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 9550 | Radeon Xpress 1300M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $129 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | Navi 14 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | November 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #668 | #403 |
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