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GeForce 9800 GX2
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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B
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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 PRO A10-9700B is on rank 207, so the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B 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 PRO A10-9700B
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is significantly newer (2025 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B 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 PRO A10-9700B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GX2 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $89 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B, it costs 16% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 15.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($75) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($89) |
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 R7 PRO A10-9700B
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 PRO A10-9700B
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 629 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 GX2 scores 613 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B reaches 629 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GX2 is built on G9x while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B uses Bristol Ridge, both on 65 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 613 | 629+3% |
| Architecture | G9x | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 4096+1729% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PRO A10-9700B has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B offers 24900% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.002 GB | 0.5 GB+24900% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GX2 draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B's 300W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 9800 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-50% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 105°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.1+95% | 2.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GX2 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $75, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B launched at $119 and now averages $89. The GeForce 9800 GX2 costs 15.7% less ($14 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.2 (GeForce 9800 GX2) vs 7.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B) — the GeForce 9800 GX2 offers 15.5% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GX2 | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $119-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $75-16% | $89 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.2+15% | 7.1 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Navi 48 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #825 | #23 |
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