GeForce 9800 GTX vs Radeon R7 M270
GeForce 9800 GTX
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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 GTX is positioned at rank 610 and the Radeon R7 M270 is on rank 609, so the Radeon R7 M270 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 GTX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 M270 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 M270 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GTX holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 892.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+892.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 GTX and Radeon R7 M270
GeForce 9800 GTX
The GeForce 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: 769 points.
Radeon R7 M270
The Radeon R7 M270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GTX scores 769 and the Radeon R7 M270 reaches 775 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GTX is built on G9x while the Radeon R7 M270 uses GCN 3.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 769 | 775 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M270). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 (11_1)+20% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M270). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R7 M270).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GTX draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 M270's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M270 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 100°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 100°C | 80°C-20% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 10.3+102% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GTX launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce 9800 GTX costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) — the GeForce 9800 GTX offers 884.6% better value. The Radeon R7 M270 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-90% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6+885% | 2.6 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Topaz |
| Release | July 15 2008 | June 11 2014 |
| Ranking | #825 | #897 |
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