Radeon 9550 / X1050
AMD
G3D Mark
29
AVG Price
$49
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.
Overview
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 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: 29 points.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon 9550 / X1050 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 scores 29 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Lexa), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.247 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1218 MHz from a base of 1082 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 29 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Lexa |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 512 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 32 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1218 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1082 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 38.98 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 2,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #772 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 9_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 9_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenGL 2.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, VGAx 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays.
| Specification | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | VGAx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | S-Videox |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 9550 / X1050 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 165mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 50 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 165mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 1-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $49 (MSRP: $0), the Radeon 9550 / X1050 delivers 1 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #772 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon 9550 / X1050 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $49 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #772 |
| Release Date | March 27 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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