RADEON X550 vs MOBILITY RADEON 9800
RADEON X550
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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 X550 is positioned at rank 334 and the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is on rank 737, so the RADEON X550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON 9800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X550 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The RADEON X550 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 10.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the MOBILITY RADEON 9800.
| Insight | RADEON X550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+10.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-10.9%) |
| 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X550 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON X550 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 177.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+177.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 X550 and MOBILITY RADEON 9800
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.
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 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: 46 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X550 scores 51 versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9800's 46 — the RADEON X550 leads by 10.9%. The RADEON X550 is built on GCN 4.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON X550) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON X550) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (MOBILITY RADEON 9800).
| Feature | RADEON X550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 51+11% | 46 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | RADEON X550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X550 draws 50W versus the MOBILITY RADEON 9800's 50W — a 0% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X550) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON 9800). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RADEON X550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0+11% | 0.9 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X550 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the MOBILITY RADEON 9800 launched at $229 and now averages $25. The RADEON X550 costs 60% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.1 (RADEON X550) vs 1.8 (MOBILITY RADEON 9800) — the RADEON X550 offers 183.3% better value. The RADEON X550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | RADEON X550 | MOBILITY RADEON 9800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-74% | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-60% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.1+183% | 1.8 |
| Codename | Lexa | Broadway |
| Release | April 20 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #668 | #846 |
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