GRID V100-8Q vs RADEON 9800 SE

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RADEON 9800 SE likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID V100-8Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9800 SE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID V100-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON 9800 SE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-50%)	✅Leading raw performance (+50%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
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

The RADEON 9800 SE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $10,000 for the GRID V100-8Q, it costs 100% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 49900% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON 9800 SE
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+49900%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

GRID V100-8Q Benchmark Check

RADEON 9800 SE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100-8Q and RADEON 9800 SE

GRID V100-8Q

The GRID V100-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16 points.

RADEON 9800 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID V100-8Q scores 16 versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 24 — the RADEON 9800 SE leads by 50%. The GRID V100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the RADEON 9800 SE uses RDNA 3.5, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 2,560 (RADEON 9800 SE). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q) vs 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON 9800 SE
G3D Mark Score	16	24+50%
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	14.85 TFLOPS+788%
Boost Clock	1306 MHz	2900 MHz+122%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON 9800 SE
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GRID V100-8Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 SE has 256 MB. The GRID V100-8Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) vs 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON 9800 SE
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID V100-8Q draws 225W versus the RADEON 9800 SE's 55W — a 121.4% difference. The RADEON 9800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-8Q) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 SE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON 9800 SE
TDP	225W	55W-76%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.4+300%

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Value Analysis

The GRID V100-8Q launched at $10000 MSRP and currently averages $10000, while the RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9800 SE costs 99.7% less ($9970 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) — the RADEON 9800 SE offers 100+% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).