Mobility Radeon HD 5850 vs GeForce 9800 GTX
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
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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 5850 is positioned at rank 611 and the GeForce 9800 GTX is on rank 610, so the GeForce 9800 GTX 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 5850
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| 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 | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800 GTX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800 GTX holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 5850 and GeForce 9800 GTX
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 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: 763 points.
GeForce 9800 GTX
The GeForce 9800 GTX 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: 769 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 scores 763 and the GeForce 9800 GTX reaches 769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 9800 GTX uses G9x, both on 40 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 763 | 769 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | G9x |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+257% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 9800 GTX has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5850) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GTX). Vulkan: No vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+10% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | No | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+33% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 6+200% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs No (GeForce 9800 GTX). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP2. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GTX).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 draws 50W versus the GeForce 9800 GTX's 150W — a 100% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 100°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C-15% | 100°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.3+200% | 5.1 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 9800 GTX launched at $299 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) vs 25.6 (GeForce 9800 GTX) — the GeForce 9800 GTX offers 0.8% better value. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2008).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 | GeForce 9800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4 | 25.6 |
| Codename | Broadway | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 7 2010 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #846 | #825 |
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