RADEON 9800 vs RADEON X800 PRO
RADEON 9800
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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 X800 PRO is on rank 371, so the RADEON X800 PRO 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 X800 PRO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RADEON X800 PRO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (256 MB vs 128 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The RADEON X800 PRO offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 96% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2881% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2881%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 and RADEON X800 PRO
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 X800 PRO
The RADEON X800 PRO is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 65 points. Launch price was $579.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 scores 58 versus the RADEON X800 PRO's 65 — the RADEON X800 PRO leads by 12.1%. The RADEON 9800 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the RADEON X800 PRO uses RDNA 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800) vs 3,840 (RADEON X800 PRO). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (RADEON X800 PRO). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 2105 MHz. Ray tracing: 40 RT cores (RADEON 9800) vs 60 (RADEON X800 PRO).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 58 | 65+12% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.85 TFLOPS | 16.17 TFLOPS+9% |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+38% | 2105 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 240+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40 | 60+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X800 PRO has 256 MB. The RADEON X800 PRO 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 4 MB (RADEON X800 PRO) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.125 GB | 0.25 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The RADEON 9800 draws 55W versus the RADEON X800 PRO's 250W — a 127.9% difference. The RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800) vs 350W (RADEON X800 PRO). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy.
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-78% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1+267% | 0.3 |
Value Analysis
The RADEON 9800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the RADEON X800 PRO launched at $399 and now averages $15. The RADEON X800 PRO costs 96.2% less ($384 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9800) vs 4.3 (RADEON X800 PRO) — the RADEON X800 PRO offers 4200% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | RADEON 9800 | RADEON X800 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $399 | $15-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 4.3+4200% |
| Codename | Strix Halo | Navi 21 |
| Release | January 6 2025 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #98 | #65 |
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