GeForce 9800M GTS vs FirePro 3D V3750

GeForce 9800M GTS

2008Core: 500 MHz

FirePro 3D V3750

2014Core: 850 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9800M GTS

150

357

+4.7%

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

FirePro 3D V3750

274

341

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

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 GTS is positioned at rank 658 and the FirePro 3D V3750 is on rank 307, so the FirePro 3D V3750 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 GTS

#646

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6065%

#648

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5498%

#649

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5484%

#653

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4987%

#654

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4953%

#656

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#657

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

100%

#659

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

96%

#660

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

96%

#661

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#663

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#664

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#665

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

92%

#666

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#667

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

92%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#669

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

84%

#670

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

84%

#671

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V3750

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

92%

#292

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8639%

#307

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

100%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

99%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

98%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

96%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

95%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

94%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

92%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

92%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

90%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

89%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

89%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

88%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The FirePro 3D V3750 is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The FirePro 3D V3750 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V3750.

Insight	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9800M GTS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800M GTS holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 74.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+74.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️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 GTS Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9800M GTS and FirePro 3D V3750

GeForce 9800M GTS

The GeForce 9800M GTS 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: 357 points.

FirePro 3D V3750

The FirePro 3D V3750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9800M GTS scores 357 and the FirePro 3D V3750 reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS is built on G9x while the FirePro 3D V3750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V3750).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
G3D Mark Score	357+5%	341
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	2048+814%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
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 GTS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V3750 has 256 MB. The GeForce 9800M GTS offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V3750). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
DirectX	10.0	10.1
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	1	2+100%

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs UVD 2.2 (FirePro 3D V3750). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V3750).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
Encoder	No	UVD 2.2
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	UVD 2.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800M GTS draws 150W versus the FirePro 3D V3750's 274W — a 58.5% difference. The GeForce 9800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V3750). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTS	FirePro 3D V3750
TDP	150W-45%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	90°C	70°C-22%
Perf/Watt	2.4+100%	1.2

💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce 9800M GTS launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro 3D V3750 launched at $199 and now averages $25. The GeForce 9800M GTS costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 13.6 (FirePro 3D V3750) — the GeForce 9800M GTS offers 75% better value. The FirePro 3D V3750 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).