Radeon X1200
VS
MOBILITY RADEON 9550

Radeon X1200 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9550

AMD

Radeon X1200

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz
VS
AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

2010Core: 700 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 X1200 is positioned at rank 724 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 is on rank 732, so the Radeon X1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1200

#714
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
26480%
#716
24005%
#717
23941%
#721
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
21771%
#722
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
21622%
#724
Radeon X1200
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
100%
#725
Radeon 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
98%
#726
GeForce 6800
MSRP: $299|Avg: $50
93%
#727
Radeon 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $30
90%
#728
GeForce 6800 GT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
88%
#729
GeForce 7950 GX2
MSRP: $599|Avg: $80
83%
#730
Mobility Radeon X1450
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
80%
#731
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
80%
#732
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
73%
#733
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
73%
#734
GeForce 6200
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
71%
#736
GeForce FX 5500
MSRP: $37|Avg: $30
54%
#737
RADEON 9500
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
49%
#738
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
49%
#739
RADEON X850 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $50
39%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9550

#722
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
36190%
#724
32807%
#725
32720%
#729
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
29753%
#730
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
29550%
#732
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
100%
#733
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
100%
#734
GeForce 6200
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
97%
#736
GeForce FX 5500
MSRP: $37|Avg: $30
73%
#737
RADEON 9500
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
67%
#738
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
67%
#739
RADEON X850 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $50
53%
#740
RADEON 9800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
50%
#742
RADEON 9000
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
33%
#743
RADEON 9200 SE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
33%
#744
MOBILITY RADEON 7500
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
27%
#745
MOBILITY RADEON 9200
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
20%
#746
MOBILITY RADEON 9000
MSRP: $50|Avg: $5
20%
#747
GeForce4 MX 420
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
17%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1200 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon X1200 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1200 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10% higher G3D Mark score and 693.7% more VRAM (512 MB vs 65 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9550.

InsightRadeon X1200MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Performance
Leading raw performance (+10%)
Lower raw frame rates (-10%)
Longevity
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+693.7%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $15 for the Radeon X1200, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 36.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon X1200MOBILITY RADEON 9550
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+36.4%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15)
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 X1200 and MOBILITY RADEON 9550

AMD

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.

AMD

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 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: 30 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1200 scores 33 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9550's 30 — the Radeon X1200 leads by 10%. The Radeon X1200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon X1200) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon X1200) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9550).

FeatureRadeon X1200MOBILITY RADEON 9550
G3D Mark Score
33+10%
30
Architecture
GCN 3.0
TeraScale 2
Process Node
28 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
800+108%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7864 TFLOPS
1.12 TFLOPS+42%
ROPs
8
16+100%
TMUs
24
40+67%
L1 Cache
96 KB+20%
80 KB
L2 Cache
128 KB
256 KB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon X1200MOBILITY RADEON 9550
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 X1200 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 has 65 MB. The Radeon X1200 offers 693.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon X1200) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon X1200MOBILITY RADEON 9550
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB+694%
0.063 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
128 KB
256 KB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureRadeon X1200MOBILITY RADEON 9550
TDP
50W
50W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
1mm
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
0.7+17%
0.6
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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1200 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 launched at $100 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON 9550 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.2 (Radeon X1200) vs 3.0 (MOBILITY RADEON 9550) — the MOBILITY RADEON 9550 offers 36.4% better value. The Radeon X1200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon X1200MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP
$80-20%
$100
Avg Price (30d)
$15
$10-33%
Performance per Dollar
2.2
3.0+36%
Codename
Polaris 24
Broadway
Release
May 13 2019
January 7 2010
Ranking
#898
#846