RADEON X550 vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

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. The RADEON X550 is positioned at rank #334 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 RADEON X550

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

8534%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8199%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

8104%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8089%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

8073%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

8027%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

7926%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7896%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7824%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

7802%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

7708%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7692%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

7553%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

7548%

#319

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

9412%

#334

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#336

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

96%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

89%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

85%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

80%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

78%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

74%

#345

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

68%

#346

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

68%

#347

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

68%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

67%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON X550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The RADEON X550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 15.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550.

Insight	RADEON X550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+15.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra 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.

RADEON X550 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON X550 and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

RADEON X550

The RADEON X550 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: 51 points. Launch price was $79.

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON X550 scores 51 versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 59 — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra leads by 15.7%. The RADEON X550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON X550) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).

Feature	RADEON X550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	51	59+16%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Rankine
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	512+167%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS+75%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	24+50%
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON X550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (RADEON X550) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON X550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON X550 draws 50W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 79.5% difference. The RADEON X550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X550) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.

Feature	RADEON X550	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
TDP	50W-57%	116W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	Legacy
Length	—	229mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	1.0+100%	0.5

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Value Analysis

The RADEON X550 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra launched at $0 and now averages $0. The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra costs 100+% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (RADEON X550) vs Infinity (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The RADEON X550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).