GeForce 9800 GT vs Radeon HD 8500M
GeForce 9800 GT
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Radeon HD 8500M
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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 8500M is on rank 498, so the Radeon HD 8500M 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 8500M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% 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 Radeon HD 8500M.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800 GT remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 8500M
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 8500M
The Radeon HD 8500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 447 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GT scores 449 and the Radeon HD 8500M reaches 447 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GT is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 8500M uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8500M).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 449 | 447 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 640+186% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8500M has 512 MB. The GeForce 9800 GT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (FL10_0) (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 11.1 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8500M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (FL10_0) | 11.1 (11_0) |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: VP3 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8500M).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VP3 | — |
| Decoder | VP3 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GT draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8500M's 40W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8500M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 40W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.0 | 11.2+273% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8500M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GT | Radeon HD 8500M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $160 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Heathrow |
| Release | July 15 2008 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #825 | #787 |
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