Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs GeForce FX 5700LE

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5700LE

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

29016%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

27876%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

27552%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27504%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

27448%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

27292%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

26948%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26848%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26600%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

26528%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

26208%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

26152%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

25680%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

25664%

#348

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

32000%

#363

Radeon X1600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $49

100%

#364

GeForce FX 5700LE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#365

GeForce PCX 5750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

92%

#366

GeForce FX 5700

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

84%

#367

RADEON X800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $20

80%

#368

RADEON X800 XL

MSRP: $349|Avg: $15

80%

#369

RADEON 9600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

72%

#370

RADEON X800 PRO

MSRP: $399|Avg: $15

64%

#371

GeForce FX 5200LE

MSRP: $43|Avg: $25

64%

#372

GeForce FX 5200SE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

48%

#373

RADEON 9800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $30

44%

#374

GeForce FX 5200

MSRP: $70|Avg: $25

44%

#375

GeForce PCX 5300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

40%

#376

GeForce FX 5900

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

36%

#377

GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

36%

#378

GeForce FX 5100

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

32%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). 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 FX 5700LE 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 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 GeForce FX 5700LE.

Insight	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce FX 5700LE
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+16%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-16%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce FX 5700LE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon 9550 / X1050, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 322.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce FX 5700LE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+322.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($10)

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 FX 5700LE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 9550 / X1050 and GeForce FX 5700LE

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 FX 5700LE

The GeForce FX 5700LE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2010. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 732 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 219W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 25 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 25 — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 leads by 16%. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce FX 5700LE uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 480 (GeForce FX 5700LE). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700LE).

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce FX 5700LE
G3D Mark Score	29+16%	25
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Rankine
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+7%	480
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	1.405 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	32	60+88%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	512 KB	640 KB+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce FX 5700LE
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)

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5700LE has 256 MB. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 640 KB (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce FX 5700LE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB	640 KB+25%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700LE). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce FX 5700LE
DirectX	9_0	9.0a
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50W versus the GeForce FX 5700LE's 219W — a 125.7% difference. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5700LE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce FX 5700LE
TDP	50W-77%	219W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	165mm	—
Slots	1	1
Perf/Watt	0.6+500%	0.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce FX 5700LE launched at $100 and now averages $10. The GeForce FX 5700LE costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 2.5 (GeForce FX 5700LE) — the GeForce FX 5700LE offers 316.7% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).