GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs RADEON 9550
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The RADEON 9550 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 90122.9% higher G3D Mark score and 4700% more VRAM (12 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9550.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+90122.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-90122.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4487.6% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9550.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4487.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti and RADEON 9550
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
RADEON 9550
The RADEON 9550 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: 35 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the RADEON 9550's 35 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 90122.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the RADEON 9550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 4 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 512 (RADEON 9550). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (RADEON 9550). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+90123% | 35 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+1400% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+3210% | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+121% | 1183 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 |
| TMUs | 240+650% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+5669% | 0.13 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+19100% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The RADEON 9550 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The RADEON 9550 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9550 has 256 MB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 4700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (RADEON 9550) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+4700% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+19100% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the RADEON 9550's 50W — a 140.3% difference. The RADEON 9550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 350W (RADEON 9550). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 50W-82% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 350W-50% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 285mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8+15729% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the RADEON 9550 launched at $129 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9550 costs 94.9% less ($560 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1.2 (RADEON 9550) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 4358.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | RADEON 9550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $129-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | $30-95% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5+4358% | 1.2 |
| Codename | AD104 | Lexa |
| Release | January 3 2023 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #11 | #668 |
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