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GeForce 9800M GS
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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. The GeForce 9800M GS is positioned at rank #608 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GS
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Vega 2 is significantly newer (2021 vs 2008). The Radeon Vega 2 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 GeForce 9800M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 2.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800M GS 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 9800M GS and Radeon Vega 2
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 Vega 2
The Radeon Vega 2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 506 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800M GS scores 517 and the Radeon Vega 2 reaches 506 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GS is built on G9x while the Radeon Vega 2 uses GCN 5.1, both on 65 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GS) vs 448 (Radeon Vega 2).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 517+2% | 506 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 448+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 2 has 0 MB. The GeForce 9800M GS offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800M GS) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 2). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 (12_1)+8% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP3) vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GS) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 2).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | — | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP3) | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800M GS draws 150W versus the Radeon Vega 2's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Radeon Vega 2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GS) vs 0W (Radeon Vega 2). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.4 | 33.7+891% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800M GS launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Vega 2 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 2 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (GeForce 9800M GS) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 2) — the Radeon Vega 2 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 2 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GS | Radeon Vega 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Cezanne |
| Release | July 15 2008 | April 13 2021 |
| Ranking | #825 | #601 |
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