GeForce 9800M GTS vs Intel UHD Graphics 605
GeForce 9800M GTS
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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 GTS is positioned at rank #658 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 GTS
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Intel UHD Graphics 605 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 Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 9800M GTS offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 605 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 GTS and Intel UHD Graphics 605
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 605
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800M GTS scores 357 and the Intel UHD Graphics 605 reaches 364 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS is built on G9x while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 uses Generation 9.5, both on 65 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 357 | 364+2% |
| Architecture | G9x | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 224+22% | 184 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 9800M GTS comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 has 0 MB. The GeForce 9800M GTS offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Vulkan: None vs 1.0. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 (12_1)+20% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 605).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800M GTS draws 150W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 75°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 24.3+913% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800M GTS launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #825 | #824 |
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