Radeon 3015e vs GeForce 9800M GTS

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 Radeon 3015e is positioned at rank 414 and the GeForce 9800M GTS is on rank 658, so the Radeon 3015e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 3015e

#404

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1516%

#406

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1375%

#407

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1371%

#411

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1247%

#412

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1238%

#414

Radeon 3015e

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#415

Radeon HD 7620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#416

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

99%

#417

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

97%

#418

Mobility Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $20

97%

#419

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

96%

#420

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

96%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

96%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

93%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

93%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GTS

#646

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

6065%

#648

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

5498%

#649

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

5484%

#653

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

4987%

#654

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

4953%

#656

GeForce 8600 GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#657

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#658

GeForce 9800M GTS

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

100%

#659

Radeon HD 2900 GT

MSRP: $170|Avg: $15

96%

#660

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

96%

#661

Radeon R5 M420

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

94%

#662

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

94%

#663

Radeon HD 8550G + 8690M Dual

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#664

Mobility Radeon 4100

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#665

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

92%

#666

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#667

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

92%

#668

Mobility Radeon X2500

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

92%

#669

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

84%

#670

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

84%

#671

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 3015e is significantly newer (2019 vs 2008). The Radeon 3015e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 9800M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 3015e.

Insight	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 9800M GTS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $49 for the Radeon 3015e, it costs 69% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 232.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+232.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 3015e and GeForce 9800M GTS

Radeon 3015e

The Radeon 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points.

GeForce 9800M GTS

The GeForce 9800M GTS 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: 357 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon 3015e scores 351 and the GeForce 9800M GTS reaches 357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 3015e is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 9800M GTS uses G9x, both on 14 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 3015e) vs 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS).

Feature	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
G3D Mark Score	351	357+2%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	G9x
Process Node	14 nm	65 nm
Shading Units	512+129%	224

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon 3015e) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTS). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
DirectX	12 (12_1)+20%	10.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+39%	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 1.0 (Radeon 3015e) vs No (GeForce 9800M GTS). Decoder: VCN 1.0 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 3015e) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTS).

Feature	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
Encoder	VCN 1.0	No
Decoder	VCN 1.0	PureVideo HD VP3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 3015e draws 50W versus the GeForce 9800M GTS's 150W — a 100% difference. The Radeon 3015e is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 3015e) vs 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon 3015e	GeForce 9800M GTS
TDP	50W-67%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	90°C
Perf/Watt	7.0+192%	2.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 3015e launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 9800M GTS launched at $200 and now averages $15. The GeForce 9800M GTS costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.2 (Radeon 3015e) vs 23.8 (GeForce 9800M GTS) — the GeForce 9800M GTS offers 230.6% better value. The Radeon 3015e is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2008).