RADEON A9800XT vs Radeon 9550 / X1050
RADEON A9800XT
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 uses modern memory architecture. 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 RADEON A9800XT 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 26.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON A9800XT.
| Insight | RADEON A9800XT | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-26.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+26.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON A9800XT 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 29.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON A9800XT | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+29.5%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON A9800XT and Radeon 9550 / X1050
RADEON A9800XT
The RADEON A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON A9800XT scores 23 versus the Radeon 9550 / X1050's 29 — the Radeon 9550 / X1050 leads by 26.1%. The RADEON A9800XT is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 512 (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Raw compute: 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Boost clocks: 970 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 23 | 29+26% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+300% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.973 TFLOPS+219% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 970 MHz | 1218 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+300% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 9_0 (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0 | 9_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON A9800XT draws 250W versus the Radeon 9550 / X1050's 50W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON A9800XT) vs 350W (Radeon 9550 / X1050). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 220mm vs 165mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 50W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 220mm | 165mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.1 | 0.6+500% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON A9800XT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon 9550 / X1050 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The RADEON A9800XT costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON A9800XT) vs 0.6 (Radeon 9550 / X1050) — the RADEON A9800XT offers 33.3% better value. The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | RADEON A9800XT | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.8+33% | 0.6 |
| Codename | Antigua | Lexa |
| Release | November 19 2015 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #394 | #772 |
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