Radeon X1550 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4225

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4225

#708

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

16450%

#710

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

14912%

#711

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

14873%

#715

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

13524%

#716

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

13432%

#718

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#719

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

98%

#720

MOBILITY RADEON 9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

83%

#721

Mobility Radeon HD 2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

77%

#722

GeForce 7800 GTX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

68%

#723

RADEON 9600SE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $65

64%

#724

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

62%

#725

Radeon 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

61%

#726

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

58%

#727

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

56%

#728

GeForce 6800 GT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

55%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

52%

#730

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

50%

#731

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

50%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

45%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X1550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Radeon X1550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon X1550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 4225.

Insight	Radeon X1550	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 221.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon X1550	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+221.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

Radeon X1550 Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 4225 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X1550 and Mobility Radeon HD 4225

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.

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 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: 66 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon X1550 scores 67 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 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 Mobility Radeon HD 4225 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X1550) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon X1550) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4225).

Feature	Radeon X1550	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
G3D Mark Score	67+2%	66
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+8%	1.12 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB+60%	80 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X1550	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon X1550	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X1550 draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4225's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1550) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4225). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon X1550	Mobility Radeon HD 4225
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	1.3	1.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X1550 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 launched at $100 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 4225 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X1550) vs 4.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 4225) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4225 offers 214.3% better value. The Radeon X1550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).