GeForce 825M vs GeForce 9800 GTX

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 GeForce 825M is positioned at rank 119 and the GeForce 9800 GTX is on rank 610, so the GeForce 825M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M

#109

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

285%

#111

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

259%

#112

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

258%

#116

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

235%

#117

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

233%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GTX

#600

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4225%

#602

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3830%

#603

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3819%

#607

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3473%

#608

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3449%

#610

GeForce 9800 GTX

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

100%

#611

Mobility Radeon HD 5850

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

99%

#612

Seria Mobility Radeon HD 3400

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#614

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#615

GeForce 9600 GSO

MSRP: $129|Avg: $25

97%

#616

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

97%

#617

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

97%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

96%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

95%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

94%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

93%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

91%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

90%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce 825M is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 825M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 825M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9800 GTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GTX holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.1%)
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 825M and GeForce 9800 GTX

GeForce 825M

The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 761 points.

GeForce 9800 GTX

The GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 769 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the GeForce 9800 GTX reaches 769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 825M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 9800 GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX).

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
G3D Mark Score	761	769+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 825M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GTX has 512 MB. The GeForce 825M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 825M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GTX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
DirectX	11.0+10%	10.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M) vs No (GeForce 9800 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GTX).

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
Encoder	NVENC 1	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the GeForce 9800 GTX's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 100°C.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce 9800 GTX
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-25%	100°C
Perf/Watt	23.1+353%	5.1

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (GeForce 825M) vs 25.6 (GeForce 9800 GTX) — the GeForce 9800 GTX offers 0.8% better value. The GeForce 825M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).