Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs GeForce 6100

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 6100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6100.

Insight	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce 6100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.4%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 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 / X1050 Benchmark Check

GeForce 6100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 9550 / X1050 and GeForce 6100

Radeon 9550 / X1050

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29 points.

GeForce 6100

The GeForce 6100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 versus the GeForce 6100's 27 — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 leads by 7.4%. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 6100 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 384 (GeForce 6100). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce 6100). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce 6100
G3D Mark Score	29+7%	27
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+11%	1.127 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1468 MHz+21%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB	144 KB+13%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce 6100
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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce 6100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce 6100
DirectX	9_0	9.0c
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50W versus the GeForce 6100's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 350W (GeForce 6100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce 6100
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	165mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	0.6	0.9+50%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 6100 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce 6100 costs 100+% less ($49 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs Infinity (GeForce 6100) — the GeForce 6100 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).