GRID V100-8Q vs RADEON A9800XT

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.

GRID V100-8Q vs RADEON A9800XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID V100-8Q vs RADEON A9800XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GRID V100-8Q

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($10,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (16 vs 23).
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

RADEON A9800XT

2015

Why buy it

✅+43.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $10,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

RADEON A9800XT is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 43.8% in PassMark G3D (23 vs 16), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID V100-8Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID V100-8Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. RADEON A9800XT still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID V100-8Q vs RADEON A9800XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 A9800XT

The RADEON A9800XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 23 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GRID V100-8Q scores 16 versus the RADEON A9800XT's 23 — the RADEON A9800XT leads by 43.8%. The GRID V100-8Q is built on Maxwell while the RADEON A9800XT uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GRID V100-8Q) vs 2,048 (RADEON A9800XT). Raw compute: 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100-8Q) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (RADEON A9800XT). Boost clocks: 1306 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON A9800XT
G3D Mark Score	16	23+44%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.672 TFLOPS	3.973 TFLOPS+138%
Boost Clock	1306 MHz+35%	970 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB	512 KB+60%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON A9800XT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 512 MB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GRID V100-8Q and 64-bit on the RADEON A9800XT. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID V100-8Q) vs 0.5 MB (RADEON A9800XT) — the GRID V100-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON A9800XT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID V100-8Q draws 225W versus the RADEON A9800XT's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The GRID V100-8Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID V100-8Q) vs 350W (RADEON A9800XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON A9800XT
TDP	225W-10%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	220mm
Slots	—	1
Perf/Watt	0.1	0.1

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID V100-8Q came in at $10000, while the RADEON A9800XT launched at $0. On MSRP, RADEON A9800XT was 100+% cheaper ($10000 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 0.0 (GRID V100-8Q) vs Infinity (RADEON A9800XT) — the RADEON A9800XT offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GRID V100-8Q (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON A9800XT
MSRP	$10000	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	0.0	Infinity
Codename	GM107	Antigua
Release	May 18 2016	November 19 2015
Ranking	#622	#394

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