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Mobility Radeon HD 5730
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GeForce 9800M GS
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is positioned at rank 475 and the GeForce 9800M GS is on rank 608, so the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5730
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑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 Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 145.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+145.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Mobility Radeon HD 5730 and GeForce 9800M GS
Mobility Radeon HD 5730
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 508 points.
GeForce 9800M GS
The GeForce 9800M GS 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: 517 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 scores 508 and the GeForce 9800M GS reaches 517 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9800M GS uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 508 | 517+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800M GS has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9800M GS). OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD (VP3). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GS).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | — |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD (VP3) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9800M GS's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2+200% | 3.4 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 9800M GS launched at $200 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5730) vs 10.3 (GeForce 9800M GS) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5730 offers 146.6% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5730 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5730 | GeForce 9800M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4+147% | 10.3 |
| Codename | Broadway | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #825 |
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