GeForce 9800M GTS vs Radeon 3015e
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 9800M GTS is positioned at rank 658 and the Radeon 3015e is on rank 414, so the Radeon 3015e 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 GTS
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 3015e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon 3015e 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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3015e.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800M GTS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon 3015e, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 232.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+232.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon 3015e
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.
Radeon 3015e
The Radeon 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800M GTS scores 357 and the Radeon 3015e reaches 351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS is built on G9x while the Radeon 3015e uses GCN 4.0, both on 65 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 512 (Radeon 3015e).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 357+2% | 351 |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 512+129% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 12 (12_1)+20% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | VCN 1.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800M GTS draws 150W versus the Radeon 3015e's 50W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 350W (Radeon 3015e). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 50W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 7.0+192% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800M GTS launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon 3015e launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce 9800M GTS costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) — the GeForce 9800M GTS offers 230.6% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $49-76% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-69% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.8+231% | 7.2 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Polaris 23 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #825 | #757 |
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