Radeon X1550 vs GeForce G 103M
Radeon X1550
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce G 103M.
| Insight | Radeon X1550 | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1550 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 X1550 and GeForce G 103M
Radeon X1550
The Radeon X1550 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: 67 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce G 103M
The GeForce G 103M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 63 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1550 scores 67 versus the GeForce G 103M's 63 — the Radeon X1550 leads by 6.3%. The Radeon X1550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce G 103M uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X1550) vs 384 (GeForce G 103M). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 67+6% | 63 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+7% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz | 1468 MHz+24% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 144 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon X1550) vs 512 KB (GeForce G 103M) — the GeForce G 103M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1550) vs 10.0 (GeForce G 103M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 10.0+11% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1550) vs No (GeForce G 103M). Decoder: Avivo vs PureVideo HD VP3.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | No |
| Decoder | Avivo | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1550 draws 50W versus the GeForce G 103M's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1550) vs 350W (GeForce G 103M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce G 103M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 2.1+62% |
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