GeForce 9800 GT vs GeForce 800A
GeForce 9800 GT
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GeForce 800A
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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.
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 9800 GT is positioned at rank 596 and the GeForce 800A is on rank 504, so the GeForce 800A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 800A is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 800A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 800A.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 54.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+54.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 9800 GT and GeForce 800A
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.
GeForce 800A
The GeForce 800A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 435 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GT scores 449 and the GeForce 800A reaches 435 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GT is built on G9x while the GeForce 800A uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 256 (GeForce 800A).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 449+3% | 435 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 256+14% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9800 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 800A has 512 MB. The GeForce 9800 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 800A). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0) | 12 (11_0)+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP3 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs NVENC (GeForce 800A). Decoder: VP3 vs VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 800A).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP3 | NVENC |
| Decoder | VP3 | VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GT draws 150W versus the GeForce 800A's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 800A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 350W (GeForce 800A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 229mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0 | 13.2+340% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GT launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 800A launched at $100 and now averages $30. The GeForce 9800 GT costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.4 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 14.5 (GeForce 800A) — the GeForce 9800 GT offers 54.5% better value. The GeForce 800A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | GeForce 800A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160 | $100-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-33% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.4+54% | 14.5 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM108 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #825 | #832 |
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