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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 R7 A360 is on rank 209, so the Radeon R7 A360 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 R7 A360
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A360 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 A360 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GX2 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A360 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| 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 R7 A360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R7 A360 holds the technical lead. Priced at $55 (vs $75), it costs 27% less, resulting in a 37% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($75) | ✅More affordable ($55) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9800 GX2 and Radeon R7 A360
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 R7 A360
The Radeon R7 A360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 616 points. Launch price was $109.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GX2 scores 613 and the Radeon R7 A360 reaches 616 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GX2 is built on G9x while the Radeon R7 A360 uses GCN 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 768 (Radeon R7 A360).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 613 | 616 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 768+243% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 A360 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 A360 offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.002 GB | 0.5 GB+24900% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GX2 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 A360's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon R7 A360 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A360). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 80W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 105°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1 | 7.7+88% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GX2 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R7 A360 launched at $109 and now averages $55. The Radeon R7 A360 costs 26.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 11.2 (Radeon R7 A360) — the Radeon R7 A360 offers 36.6% better value. The Radeon R7 A360 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 A360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $109-82% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75 | $55-27% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2 | 11.2+37% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Tobago |
| Release | July 15 2008 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #825 | #576 |
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