Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs GeForce RTX 4070

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 RTX 4070

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

112%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

111%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

111%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

110%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

109%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

108%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

107%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

107%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

105%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

105%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

103%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

103%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

102%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

101%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

101%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

100%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

99%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

99%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

97%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

97%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

95%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

94%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

94%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

84%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

82%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

81%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

79%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

78%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

78%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

75%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 92724.1% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 9550 / X1050.

Insight	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce RTX 4070
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-92724.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+92724.1%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (304mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 8169.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon 9550 / X1050.

Insight	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce RTX 4070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+8169.8%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550)

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 RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 9550 / X1050 and GeForce RTX 4070

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 RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 92724.1%. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 2475 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	29	26,919+92724%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	14 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	512	5888+1050%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+2238%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	2475 MHz+103%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	184+475%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	5.8 MB+4362%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	36 MB+7100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce RTX 4070
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	12 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6X
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	36 MB+7100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	9_0	12.2+36%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 120% difference. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 165mm vs 304mm, occupying 1 vs 3 slots.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	165mm	304mm
Height	—	137mm
Slots	1-67%	3
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	0.6	134.6+22333%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 costs 91.1% less ($501 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 8050% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).