GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ vs Radeon HD 8550D

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 GTX/9800 GTX+ is positioned at rank 616 and the Radeon HD 8550D is on rank 111, so the Radeon HD 8550D 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 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

#606

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4360%

#608

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3953%

#609

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3942%

#613

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3585%

#614

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3560%

#616

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $40

100%

#617

GeForce 9400

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#618

GeForce 7350 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

99%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

97%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

96%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

94%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

93%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

89%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

88%

#631

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8550D

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

640%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

615%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

607%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

606%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

605%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

602%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

594%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

592%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

586%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

585%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

578%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

577%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

566%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

566%

#96

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

705%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

99%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

98%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

93%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

91%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

91%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

88%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8550D.

Insight	GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+	Radeon HD 8550D
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 25.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+	Radeon HD 8550D
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+25.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8550D Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ and Radeon HD 8550D

GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+

The GeForce 9800 GTX/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: 571 points.

Radeon HD 8550D

The Radeon HD 8550D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 567 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ scores 571 and the Radeon HD 8550D reaches 567 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 8550D uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8550D).

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+	Radeon HD 8550D
G3D Mark Score	571	567
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	1024+357%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+	Radeon HD 8550D
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+	Radeon HD 8550D
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8550D's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8550D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8550D). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+	Radeon HD 8550D
TDP	150W	130W-13%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.8	4.4+16%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 8550D launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.3 (GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+) vs 11.3 (Radeon HD 8550D) — the GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+ offers 26.5% better value. The Radeon HD 8550D is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).