Radeon 9550 / X1050
VS
MOBILITY RADEON 9700

Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9700

AMD

Radeon 9550 / X1050

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz
VS
AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 MOBILITY RADEON 9700

#710
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
19740%
#712
17895%
#713
17847%
#717
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
16229%
#718
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
16118%
#720
MOBILITY RADEON 9700
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
100%
#721
Mobility Radeon HD 2300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
93%
#722
GeForce 7800 GTX
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
82%
#723
RADEON 9600SE
MSRP: $65|Avg: $65
76%
#724
Radeon X1200
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
75%
#725
Radeon 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
73%
#726
GeForce 6800
MSRP: $299|Avg: $50
69%
#727
Radeon 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $30
67%
#728
GeForce 6800 GT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
65%
#729
GeForce 7950 GX2
MSRP: $599|Avg: $80
62%
#730
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
60%
#731
Mobility Radeon X1450
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
60%
#732
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
55%
#733
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
55%
#734
GeForce 6200
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
53%
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 MOBILITY RADEON 9700 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 and 300% more VRAM (512 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9700.

InsightRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Performance
Leading raw performance (+7.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-7.4%)
Longevity
GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon 9550 / X1050, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 204.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+204.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)
More affordable ($15)

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 MOBILITY RADEON 9700

AMD

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.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 27 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 27 — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 leads by 7.4%. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is built on GCN 4.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9700).

FeatureRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
G3D Mark Score
29+7%
27
Architecture
GCN 4.0
TeraScale 2
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
512
800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.247 TFLOPS+11%
1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
32
40+25%
L1 Cache
128 KB+60%
80 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 has 128 MB. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers 300% 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 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+300%
0.125 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 9.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

FeatureRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
DirectX
9_0
9.0
Max Displays
2
0
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9700's 50W — a 0% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 165mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
TDP
50W
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
165mm
1mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Perf/Watt
0.6+20%
0.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The MOBILITY RADEON 9700 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9700) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9700 offers 200% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon 9550 / X1050MOBILITY RADEON 9700
MSRP
$0-100%
$49
Avg Price (30d)
$49
$15-69%
Performance per Dollar
0.6
1.8+200%
Codename
Lexa
Broadway
Release
March 27 2019
January 7 2010
Ranking
#772
#846