GeForce GT 335M vs GeForce 9800M GT

GeForce GT 335M

2013Core: 980 MHz

GeForce 9800M GT

2008Core: 500 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 335M

368

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce 9800M GT

150

381

+3.5%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 GT 335M is positioned at rank 131 and the GeForce 9800M GT is on rank 622, so the GeForce GT 335M 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 GT 335M

#121

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

295%

#123

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

267%

#124

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

267%

#128

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

243%

#129

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

241%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

97%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GT

#612

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4562%

#614

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4135%

#615

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4124%

#619

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3750%

#620

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3725%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

100%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

99%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

95%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

92%

#631

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

90%

#632

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

#633

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

89%

#634

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

89%

#635

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

88%

#636

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

88%

#637

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800M GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 335M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9800M GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800M GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $25), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 417.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+417.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)	✅More affordable ($5)

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 GT 335M Benchmark Check

GeForce 9800M GT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 335M and GeForce 9800M GT

GeForce GT 335M

The GeForce GT 335M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 368 points.

GeForce 9800M GT

The GeForce 9800M GT 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: 381 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 335M scores 368 and the GeForce 9800M GT reaches 381 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 335M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 9800M GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 335M) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GT).

Feature	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
G3D Mark Score	368	381+4%
Architecture	Kepler	G9x
Process Node	28 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	384+71%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
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 GT 335M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800M GT has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 335M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 335M) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GT). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)+11%	10.0
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 335M) vs No (GeForce 9800M GT). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 335M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GT).

Feature	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	VP4	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 335M draws 50W versus the GeForce 9800M GT's 150W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GT 335M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 335M) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 335M	GeForce 9800M GT
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85-6%	90°C
Perf/Watt	7.4+196%	2.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 9800M GT costs 80% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (GeForce GT 335M) vs 76.2 (GeForce 9800M GT) — the GeForce 9800M GT offers 418.4% better value. The GeForce GT 335M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2008).