GeForce 9800M GT vs GeForce GT 335M

GeForce 9800M GT

2008Core: 500 MHz

GeForce GT 335M

2013Core: 980 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9800M GT

150

381

+3.5%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GT 335M

368

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 GT is positioned at rank 622 and the GeForce GT 335M is on rank 131, so the GeForce GT 335M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GT

#612

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4562%

#614

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4135%

#615

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4124%

#619

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3750%

#620

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3725%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

100%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

99%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#631

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

90%

#632

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#633

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

89%

#634

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#635

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

88%

#636

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

88%

#637

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 335M

#121

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

295%

#123

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

267%

#124

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

267%

#128

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

243%

#129

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

241%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

97%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 335M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
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

The GeForce 9800M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800M GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $25), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 417.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+417.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($5)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)

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.

GeForce 9800M GT Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 335M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9800M GT and GeForce GT 335M

GeForce 9800M GT

The GeForce 9800M GT 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: 381 points.

GeForce GT 335M

The GeForce GT 335M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 368 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9800M GT scores 381 and the GeForce GT 335M reaches 368 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GT is built on G9x while the GeForce GT 335M uses Kepler, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GT) vs 384 (GeForce GT 335M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
G3D Mark Score	381+4%	368
Architecture	G9x	Kepler
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	384+71%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9800M GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 335M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 335M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GT) vs 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 335M). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
DirectX	10.0	11.1 (10_1)+11%
Vulkan	None	N/A
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GT) vs None (GeForce GT 335M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GT) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 335M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800M GT draws 150W versus the GeForce GT 335M's 50W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 335M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GT) vs 350W (GeForce GT 335M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GT	GeForce GT 335M
TDP	150W	50W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	90°C	85-6%
Perf/Watt	2.5	7.4+196%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9800M GT costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.2 (GeForce 9800M GT) vs 14.7 (GeForce GT 335M) — the GeForce 9800M GT offers 418.4% better value. The GeForce GT 335M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).