GeForce 9800M GTS vs Radeon HD 6480M
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 HD 6480M is on rank 304, so the Radeon HD 6480M 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 HD 6480M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6480M.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9800M GTS 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 Radeon HD 6480M
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 HD 6480M
The Radeon HD 6480M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 353 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800M GTS scores 357 and the Radeon HD 6480M reaches 353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 6480M uses TeraScale 2, both on 65 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6480M).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 357+1% | 353 |
| Architecture | G9x | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 1120+400% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6480M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+12% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 6480M).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | — |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800M GTS draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 6480M's 151W — a 0.7% difference. The GeForce 9800M GTS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6480M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 75°C-17% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4+4% | 2.3 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6480M is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | Radeon HD 6480M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Barts |
| Release | July 15 2008 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #825 | #661 |
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