RADEON 9800 SE vs Radeon 9550 / X1050

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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). The RADEON 9800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 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 20.8% 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 RADEON 9800 SE.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	Radeon 9550 / X1050
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+20.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON 9800 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $49 for the Radeon 9550 / X1050, it costs 39% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 35.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	Radeon 9550 / X1050
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 9800 SE Benchmark Check

Radeon 9550 / X1050 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 SE and Radeon 9550 / X1050

RADEON 9800 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 SE scores 24 versus the Radeon 9550 / X1050's 29 — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 leads by 20.8%. The RADEON 9800 SE is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 uses GCN 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1218 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	Radeon 9550 / X1050
G3D Mark Score	24	29+21%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	GCN 4.0
Process Node	4 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+400%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+1091%	1.247 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+138%	1218 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+400%	32
L2 Cache	8 MB+1500%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	Radeon 9550 / X1050
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 9800 SE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 has 512 MB. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 9550 / X1050) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	Radeon 9550 / X1050
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+1500%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9800 SE draws 55W versus the Radeon 9550 / X1050's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	Radeon 9550 / X1050
TDP	55W	50W-9%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	165mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.4	0.6+50%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON 9800 SE costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) — the RADEON 9800 SE offers 33.3% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).