GeForce 9800M GTX vs Radeon HD 8500M

GeForce 9800M GTX

2008Core: 500 MHz

Radeon HD 8500M

2012Core: 675 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce 9800M GTX

150

454

+1.6%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Radeon HD 8500M

447

0.0%

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 GTX is positioned at rank 671 and the Radeon HD 8500M is on rank 498, so the Radeon HD 8500M 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 GTX

#661

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7190%

#663

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6518%

#664

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6501%

#668

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5911%

#669

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5871%

#671

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

100%

#672

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

100%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#674

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

#675

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#676

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

95%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

94%

#678

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#679

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

91%

#680

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#681

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

90%

#682

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

89%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

85%

#684

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#685

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

81%

#686

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8500M

#488

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2429%

#490

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2202%

#491

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2196%

#495

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1997%

#496

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1983%

#498

Radeon HD 8500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#499

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#500

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

99%

#501

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

99%

#502

Mobility Radeon HD 5450

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#503

Radeon HD 8650G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#504

GeForce 800A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#505

Mobility Radeon HD 4850

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

97%

#506

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#507

Radeon HD 8610G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#508

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

96%

#509

Mobility Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

95%

#510

GeForce 9800 S

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#511

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#512

Radeon HD 8650G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#513

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800M GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8500M.

Insight	GeForce 9800M GTX	Radeon HD 8500M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 GeForce 9800M GTX 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.

GeForce 9800M GTX Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 9800M GTX and Radeon HD 8500M

GeForce 9800M GTX

The GeForce 9800M GTX 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: 454 points.

Radeon HD 8500M

The Radeon HD 8500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 447 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 9800M GTX scores 454 and the Radeon HD 8500M reaches 447 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTX is built on G9x while the Radeon HD 8500M uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8500M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Radeon HD 8500M
G3D Mark Score	454+2%	447
Architecture	G9x	GCN 1.0
Process Node	65 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	224	640+186%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Radeon HD 8500M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 9800M GTX comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8500M has 512 MB. The GeForce 9800M GTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Radeon HD 8500M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 11.1 (11_0) (Radeon HD 8500M). Vulkan: None vs 1.0. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Radeon HD 8500M
DirectX	10.0	11.1 (11_0)+11%
Vulkan	None	1.0
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 (Radeon HD 8500M).

Feature	GeForce 9800M GTX	Radeon HD 8500M
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 9800M GTX draws 150W versus the Radeon HD 8500M's 40W — a 115.8% difference. The Radeon HD 8500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75°C.