GeForce 9800M GS vs Radeon R7 M260
GeForce 9800M GS
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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 9800M GS is positioned at rank 608 and the Radeon R7 M260 is on rank 486, so the Radeon R7 M260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GS
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 M260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 M260 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R7 M260 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800M GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 9800M GS.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800M GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800M GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $110), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 115.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+115.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($110) |
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 9800M GS and Radeon R7 M260
GeForce 9800M GS
The GeForce 9800M GS 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: 517 points.
Radeon R7 M260
The Radeon R7 M260 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 527 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800M GS scores 517 and the Radeon R7 M260 reaches 527 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GS is built on G9x while the Radeon R7 M260 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GS) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 517 | 527+2% |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9800M GS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M260 has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| 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 9800M GS) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Radeon R7 M260). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (FL11_1)+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 M260).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800M GS draws 150W versus the Radeon R7 M260's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R7 M260 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GS) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4 | 7.0+106% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800M GS launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R7 M260 launched at $110 and now averages $110. The GeForce 9800M GS costs 54.5% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (GeForce 9800M GS) vs 4.8 (Radeon R7 M260) — the GeForce 9800M GS offers 114.6% better value. The Radeon R7 M260 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon R7 M260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $110-45% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-55% | $110 |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3+115% | 4.8 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Opal |
| Release | July 15 2008 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #825 | #878 |
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