Radeon X1550 vs GeForce Go 7400
Radeon X1550
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GeForce Go 7400
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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 1.5% 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 GeForce Go 7400.
| Insight | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Go 7400
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 Go 7400
The GeForce Go 7400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 66 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon X1550 scores 67 and the GeForce Go 7400 reaches 66 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon X1550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce Go 7400 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X1550) vs 384 (GeForce Go 7400). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7400).
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 67+2% | 66 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+59% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon X1550 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7400 has 256 MB. The Radeon X1550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1550) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1550) vs No (GeForce Go 7400). Decoder: Avivo vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | No |
| Decoder | Avivo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1550 draws 50W versus the GeForce Go 7400's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon X1550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1550) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-22% | 64W |
| 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+30% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon X1550 | GeForce Go 7400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | GK107 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #668 | #777 |
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