
Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs GeForce 6150SE

Radeon 9550 / X1050
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 6150SE
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ 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 6150SE 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 16% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 6150SE.
| Insight | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+16%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-16%) |
| 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
The GeForce 6150SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $49 for the Radeon 9550 / X1050, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 744.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+744.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 / X1050 and GeForce 6150SE

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 6150SE
The GeForce 6150SE 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: 25 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 versus the GeForce 6150SE's 25 — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 leads by 16%. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 6150SE uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 384 (GeForce 6150SE). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 0.7972 TFLOPS (GeForce 6150SE). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 29+16% | 25 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+56% | 0.7972 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+17% | 1038 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 144 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 9.0c (GeForce 6150SE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0 | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50W versus the GeForce 6150SE's 10W — a 133.3% difference. The GeForce 6150SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 350W (GeForce 6150SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 165mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 10W-80% |
| 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 | 2.5+317% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 6150SE launched at $30 and now averages $5. The GeForce 6150SE costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 5.0 (GeForce 6150SE) — the GeForce 6150SE offers 733.3% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 9550 / X1050 | GeForce 6150SE |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $30 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.6 | 5.0+733% |
| Codename | Lexa | GP108 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #772 | #657 |
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