GeForce 8800M GTX vs GeForce 9800 GT

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.

GeForce 8800M GTX vs GeForce 9800 GT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 8800M GTX vs GeForce 9800 GT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 8800M GTX

2008

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2008 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $160 MSRP).

GeForce 9800 GT

2008

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($160 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).
✅More future proof: G9x (2007−2010) on 65nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2008 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 8800M GTX is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.9% in PassMark G3D (462 vs 449), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 8800M GTX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 9800 GT makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 9800 GT is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 8800M GTX has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 8800M GTX vs GeForce 9800 GT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 8800M GTX

The GeForce 8800M 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: 462 points.

GeForce 9800 GT

The GeForce 9800 GT 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: 449 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 8800M GTX scores 462 and the GeForce 9800 GT reaches 449 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 8800M GTX is built on G9x while the GeForce 9800 GT uses G9x, both on a 65 nm process. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GT).

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTX	GeForce 9800 GT
G3D Mark Score	462+3%	449
Architecture	G9x	G9x
Process Node	65 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	224	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTX	GeForce 9800 GT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 8800M GTX has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GT carries 1 GB. GeForce 9800 GT gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce 8800M GTX and 64-bit on the GeForce 9800 GT.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTX	GeForce 9800 GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9800 GT). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTX	GeForce 9800 GT
DirectX	10.0	11.1 (FL10_0)+11%
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs VP3 (GeForce 9800 GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT).

Feature	GeForce 8800M GTX	GeForce 9800 GT
Encoder	No	VP3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	VP3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 8800M GTX draws 150W versus the GeForce 9800 GT's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 9800 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800M GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 85°C.