GeForce 9800 S vs Radeon HD 7610M
GeForce 9800 S
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Radeon HD 7610M
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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 S is positioned at rank 510 and the Radeon HD 7610M is on rank 213, so the Radeon HD 7610M 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 S
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7610M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon HD 7610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800 S remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 S and Radeon HD 7610M
GeForce 9800 S
The GeForce 9800 S 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: 636 points.
Radeon HD 7610M
The Radeon HD 7610M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 632 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 S scores 636 and the Radeon HD 7610M reaches 632 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 S is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 7610M uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 S) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7610M).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon HD 7610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 636 | 632 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 480+114% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon HD 7610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7610M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7610M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon HD 7610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 S draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 7610M's 20W — a 152.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 S) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7610M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon HD 7610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 20W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.2 | 31.6+652% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7610M is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon HD 7610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Thames |
| Release | July 15 2008 | December 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #825 | #928 |
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