Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs Radeon X1200

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.

Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs Radeon X1200 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs Radeon X1200: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Radeon 9550 / X1050

2019

Why buy it

✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (29 vs 33).
❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Radeon X1200

2019

Why buy it

✅+13.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon X1200 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 13.8% in PassMark G3D (33 vs 29), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 28nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon X1200 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon X1200 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon 9550 / X1050 has the stronger long-term case.

Radeon 9550 / X1050 vs Radeon X1200 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon X1200

The Radeon X1200 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 33 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 versus the Radeon X1200's 33 — the Radeon X1200 leads by 13.8%. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon X1200 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 384 (Radeon X1200). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1024 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	Radeon X1200
G3D Mark Score	29	33+14%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	GCN 3.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+59%	0.7864 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+19%	1024 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
Frame Generation	FSR upscaling	FSR upscaling

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	Radeon X1200
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
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)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Radeon 9550 / X1050 and 64-bit on the Radeon X1200. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 128 KB (Radeon X1200) — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	Radeon X1200
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50W versus the Radeon X1200's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon X1200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 350W (Radeon X1200). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	Radeon X1200
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	165mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	0.6	0.7+17%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Radeon 9550 / X1050 came in at $0, while the Radeon X1200 launched at $80. On MSRP, Radeon 9550 / X1050 was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Radeon 9550 / X1050) vs 0.4 (Radeon X1200) — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers Infinity% better value.

Feature	Radeon 9550 / X1050	Radeon X1200
MSRP	$0-100%	$80
Performance per Dollar	Infinity	0.4
Codename	Lexa	Polaris 24
Release	March 27 2019	May 13 2019
Ranking	#772	#898

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