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RADEON 9800
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RADEON X550
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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. The RADEON 9800 is positioned at rank 740 and the RADEON X550 is on rank 334, so the RADEON X550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON 9800 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). The RADEON 9800 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON X550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON X550 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 97% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3408.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3408.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 and RADEON X550
RADEON 9800
The RADEON 9800 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: 58 points.
RADEON X550
The RADEON X550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 51 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 scores 58 versus the RADEON X550's 51 — the RADEON 9800 leads by 13.7%. The RADEON 9800 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the RADEON X550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800) vs 512 (RADEON X550). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 58+14% | 51 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+400% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS+1126% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+145% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 160+400% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON X550 has 256 MB. The RADEON X550 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) vs 0.25 MB (RADEON X550) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 draws 55W versus the RADEON X550's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The RADEON X550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800) vs 350W (RADEON X550). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 50W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the RADEON X550 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The RADEON X550 costs 97.5% less ($389 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9800) vs 5.1 (RADEON X550) — the RADEON X550 offers 5000% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $60-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $399 | $10-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 5.1+5000% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Lexa |
| Release | January 6 2025 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #98 | #668 |
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