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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON A9800XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 43.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID V100-8Q.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON A9800XT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-43.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+43.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The RADEON A9800XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the RADEON A9800XT holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $10,000), it costs 100% less, resulting in a 47816.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID V100-8Q	RADEON A9800XT
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+47816.7%)
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 A9800XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID V100-8Q and RADEON A9800XT

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	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)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. 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

The GRID V100-8Q launched at $10000 MSRP and currently averages $10000, while the RADEON A9800XT launched at $0 and now averages $30. The RADEON A9800XT 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 A9800XT) — the RADEON A9800XT offers 100+% better value. The GRID V100-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).