RADEON 9800 vs RADEON 9800 XT
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 RADEON 9800 is positioned at rank 740 and the RADEON 9800 XT is on rank 374, so the RADEON 9800 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800
Performance Per Dollar RADEON 9800 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON 9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the RADEON 9800 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON 9800 XT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1207.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1207.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 and RADEON 9800 XT
RADEON 9800
The RADEON 9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 58 points.
RADEON 9800 XT
The RADEON 9800 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 57 points. Launch price was $899.
Graphics Performance
The RADEON 9800 scores 58 and the RADEON 9800 XT reaches 57 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RADEON 9800 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the RADEON 9800 XT uses RDNA 3.0, both on 4 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800) vs 5,376 (RADEON 9800 XT). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800) vs 51.48 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 XT). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2394 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON 9800) vs 84 (RADEON 9800 XT).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 58+2% | 57 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5376+110% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS | 51.48 TFLOPS+247% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+21% | 2394 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 192+200% |
| TMUs | 160 | 336+110% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 84+110% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RADEON 9800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the RADEON 9800 XT has 256 MB. The RADEON 9800 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800) vs 6 MB (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+33% | 6 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 draws 55W versus the RADEON 9800 XT's 300W — a 138% difference. The RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800) vs 350W (RADEON 9800 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-82% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | — | 180mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1+450% | 0.2 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the RADEON 9800 XT launched at $499 and now averages $30. The RADEON 9800 XT costs 92.5% less ($369 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9800) vs 1.9 (RADEON 9800 XT) — the RADEON 9800 XT offers 1800% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON 9800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399-20% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $399 | $30-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 1.9+1800% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Navi 31 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | November 3 2022 |
| Ranking | #98 | #21 |
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