RADEON X550XT vs MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
RADEON X550XT
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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 X550XT is positioned at rank 330 and the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is on rank 685, so the RADEON X550XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON X550XT
Performance Per Dollar MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RADEON X550XT is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The RADEON X550XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON X550XT.
| Insight | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $40 for the RADEON X550XT, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 328.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+328.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 X550XT and MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
RADEON X550XT
The RADEON X550XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 56 points.
MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL
The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 60 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON X550XT scores 56 versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 60 — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL leads by 7.1%. The RADEON X550XT is built on GCN 4.0 while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (RADEON X550XT) vs 800 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (RADEON X550XT) vs 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL).
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 56 | 60+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800 ×2+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+42% | 0.88 TFLOPS ×2 |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40 ×2+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (RADEON X550XT) vs 256 KB (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the RADEON X550XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0b (RADEON X550XT) vs 9_0b (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). OpenGL: 2.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0b | 9_0b |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | 2.1+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON X550XT) vs MPEG-1,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL).
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | — |
| Decoder | None | — |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | MPEG-1,MPEG-2,DivX,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON X550XT draws 50W versus the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL's 30W — a 50% difference. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON X550XT) vs 350W (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 2.0+82% |
Value Analysis
The RADEON X550XT launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL launched at $49 and now averages $10. The MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (RADEON X550XT) vs 6.0 (MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL) — the MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL offers 328.6% better value. The RADEON X550XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).
| Feature | RADEON X550XT | MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $49-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $10-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.4 | 6.0+329% |
| Codename | Lexa | M98 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #772 | #818 |
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