Radeon X550XTX vs Mobility Radeon 4100

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 4100

#655

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6580%

#657

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5965%

#658

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5949%

#662

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5410%

#663

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5373%

#665

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

100%

#666

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#667

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

99%

#668

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#669

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#670

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

92%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

92%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

90%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

88%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

87%

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Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

87%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

86%

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GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

86%

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GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

83%

#679

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

82%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon X550XTX is significantly newer (2019 vs 2009). The Radeon X550XTX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon 4100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Mobility Radeon 4100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 14.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon X550XTX.

Insight	Radeon X550XTX	Mobility Radeon 4100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-14.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+14.1%)
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon 4100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $49 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 14.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon X550XTX.

Insight	Radeon X550XTX	Mobility Radeon 4100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14.1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 X550XTX Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon 4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon X550XTX and Mobility Radeon 4100

Radeon X550XTX

The Radeon X550XTX 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: 71 points.

Mobility Radeon 4100

The Mobility Radeon 4100 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 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 81 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon X550XTX scores 71 versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 81 — the Mobility Radeon 4100 leads by 14.1%. The Radeon X550XTX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon 4100 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon X550XTX) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon 4100). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon X550XTX) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon 4100).

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	Mobility Radeon 4100
G3D Mark Score	71	81+14%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	TeraScale
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	512	800+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+42%	0.88 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	Mobility Radeon 4100
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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon X550XTX) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon 4100) — the Radeon X550XTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	Mobility Radeon 4100
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9_0b (Radeon X550XTX) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon 4100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	Mobility Radeon 4100
DirectX	9_0b	10.1+12%
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon X550XTX draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon 4100's 30W — a 50% difference. The Mobility Radeon 4100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X550XTX) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon 4100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon X550XTX	Mobility Radeon 4100
TDP	50W	30W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	90
Perf/Watt	1.4	2.7+93%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon X550XTX launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon 4100 launched at $49 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.4 (Radeon X550XTX) vs 1.7 (Mobility Radeon 4100) — the Mobility Radeon 4100 offers 21.4% better value. The Radeon X550XTX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2009).