GeForce 9800 S vs Radeon R5 M430
GeForce 9800 S
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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 S is positioned at rank 510 and the Radeon R5 M430 is on rank 431, so the Radeon R5 M430 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 R5 M430
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M430 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 M430 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 S lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800 S.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 M430 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M430 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 104.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+104.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R5 M430
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 R5 M430
The Radeon R5 M430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 649 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800 S scores 636 and the Radeon R5 M430 reaches 649 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 S is built on G9x while the Radeon R5 M430 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 S) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M430).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 636 | 649+2% |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 320+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800 S) vs 11_1 (Radeon R5 M430). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 11_1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 9800 S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon R5 M430).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (Tesla) | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 S draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 M430's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5 M430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 S) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M430). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.2 | 8.7+107% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 S launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R5 M430 launched at $99 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 M430 costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.9 (GeForce 9800 S) vs 32.5 (Radeon R5 M430) — the Radeon R5 M430 offers 104.4% better value. The Radeon R5 M430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 S | Radeon R5 M430 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $99-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.9 | 32.5+104% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Jet |
| Release | July 15 2008 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #825 | #922 |
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