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GeForce 9800 GX2
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Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual
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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 7640G + HD 8500M Dual is on rank 520, so the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual 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 7640G + HD 8500M Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GX2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+24900%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $75), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($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 GX2 and Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual
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 7640G + HD 8500M Dual
The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 607 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GX2 scores 613 and the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual reaches 607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 613 | 607 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 640+186% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7640G + HD 8500M Dual has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual 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 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11.1 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual). Vulkan: None vs 1.0. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.1+11% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.2+27% |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs UVD3.2 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD3.2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GX2 draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 105°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 105°C | 80°C-24% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 12.1+195% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GX2 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual launched at $150 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual costs 33.3% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 12.1 (Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual) — the Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual offers 47.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon HD 7640G + HD 8500M Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $150-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $50-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 12.1+48% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | — |
| Release | July 15 2008 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #825 | #863 |
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