GeForce 9800 GT vs Radeon HD 7640G
GeForce 9800 GT
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Radeon HD 7640G
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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 Radeon HD 7640G is on rank 380, so the Radeon HD 7640G 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 Radeon HD 7640G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7640G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9800 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 147.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+147.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 Radeon HD 7640G
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.
Radeon HD 7640G
The Radeon HD 7640G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2012. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 454 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GT scores 449 and the Radeon HD 7640G reaches 454 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7640G uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7640G).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 449 | 454+1% |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 480+114% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9800 GT comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7640G 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 | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 7640G). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0) | 11 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VP3 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7640G). Decoder: VP3 vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 7640G).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | VP3 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7640G's 45W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 45W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0 | 10.1+237% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GT launched at $160 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 7640G launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 9800 GT costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.4 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 9.1 (Radeon HD 7640G) — the GeForce 9800 GT offers 146.2% better value. The Radeon HD 7640G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 7640G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160 | $50-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.4+146% | 9.1 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Turks |
| Release | July 15 2008 | January 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #825 | #870 |
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