Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs MOBILITY RADEON X300

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 X300

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

15966%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

14474%

#709

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

14435%

#713

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

13126%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

13037%

#716

MOBILITY RADEON X300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

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MOBILITY RADEON X700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

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RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

96%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

81%

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Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

75%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

66%

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RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

62%

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Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

60%

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Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

59%

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GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

56%

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Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

54%

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GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

53%

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GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

50%

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Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

49%

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MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

49%

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 X300 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The MOBILITY RADEON X300 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 9550 / X1050	MOBILITY RADEON X300
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-17.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+17.2%)
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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY RADEON X300 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 474.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 9550 / X1050	MOBILITY RADEON X300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+474.5%)
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

MOBILITY RADEON X300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 9550 / X1050 and MOBILITY RADEON X300

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.

MOBILITY RADEON X300

The MOBILITY RADEON X300 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: 34 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X300's 34 — the MOBILITY RADEON X300 leads by 17.2%. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is built on GCN 4.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON X300 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X300). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON X300).

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	MOBILITY RADEON X300
G3D Mark Score	29	34+17%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	MOBILITY RADEON X300
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 X300 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 X300) — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	MOBILITY RADEON X300
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 9.0b (MOBILITY RADEON X300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	MOBILITY RADEON X300
DirectX	9_0	9.0b
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X300's 50W — a 0% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X300). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	MOBILITY RADEON X300
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	0.6	0.7+17%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the MOBILITY RADEON X300 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON X300 costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 3.4 (MOBILITY RADEON X300) — the MOBILITY RADEON X300 offers 466.7% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).