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GeForce 9800 GX2
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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 GX2 is positioned at rank 691 and the Radeon HD 5600/5700 is on rank 196, so the Radeon HD 5600/5700 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 GX2
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5600/5700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 24900% more VRAM (512 MB vs 2 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800 GX2.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+24900%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GX2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GX2 holds the technical lead. Priced at $75 (vs $99), it costs 24% less, resulting in a 31.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($99) |
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 GX2 and Radeon HD 5600/5700
GeForce 9800 GX2
The GeForce 9800 GX2 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: 613 points.
Radeon HD 5600/5700
The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 615 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GX2 scores 613 and the Radeon HD 5600/5700 reaches 615 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GX2 is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 5600/5700 uses TeraScale 3, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 5600/5700).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 613 | 615 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 1536+586% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GX2 comes with 2 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5600/5700 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.002 GB | 0.5 GB+24900% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 11 (11_0) (Radeon HD 5600/5700). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11 (11_0)+10% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs No (Radeon HD 5600/5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 5600/5700).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GX2 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 5600/5700's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 9800 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 5600/5700). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 105°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 267mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 105°C | 70°C-33% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1+64% | 2.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GX2 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 5600/5700 launched at $99 and now averages $99. The GeForce 9800 GX2 costs 24.2% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 6.2 (Radeon HD 5600/5700) — the GeForce 9800 GX2 offers 32.3% better value. The Radeon HD 5600/5700 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 5600/5700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $99-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-24% | $99 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+32% | 6.2 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Cayman |
| Release | July 15 2008 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #825 | #596 |
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