RADEON 9800 vs Radeon Xpress 1300

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. The RADEON 9800 is positioned at rank #740 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 9800

#730

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

72380%

#732

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

65613%

#733

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

65440%

#737

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

59507%

#738

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

59100%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

100%

#742

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

67%

#743

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

67%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

53%

#745

MOBILITY RADEON 9200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

40%

#746

MOBILITY RADEON 9000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

40%

#747

GeForce4 MX 420

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

33%

#748

RADEON 9250

MSRP: $79|Avg: $25

27%

#749

RADEON 9200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

27%

#750

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

20%

#751

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

20%

#752

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

20%

#753

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

20%

#754

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

13%

#755

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

7%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The RADEON 9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RADEON 9800	Radeon Xpress 1300
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+11.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Xpress 1300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $49 versus $399 for the RADEON 9800, it costs 88% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 630% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RADEON 9800	Radeon Xpress 1300
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+630%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($399)	✅More affordable ($49)

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.

RADEON 9800 Benchmark Check

Radeon Xpress 1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 and Radeon Xpress 1300

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 Xpress 1300

The Radeon Xpress 1300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON 9800 scores 58 versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 52 — the RADEON 9800 leads by 11.5%. The RADEON 9800 is built on RDNA 3.5 while the Radeon Xpress 1300 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 4 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RADEON 9800) vs 1,280 (Radeon Xpress 1300). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800) vs 4.224 TFLOPS (Radeon Xpress 1300). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1650 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9800	Radeon Xpress 1300
G3D Mark Score	58+12%	52
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	4 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+100%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+252%	4.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+76%	1650 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+100%	80
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 9800	Radeon Xpress 1300
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The RADEON 9800 comes with 128 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 has 512 MB. The Radeon Xpress 1300 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800) vs 2 MB (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the RADEON 9800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9800	Radeon Xpress 1300
VRAM Capacity	0.125 GB	0.5 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9800 draws 55W versus the Radeon Xpress 1300's 85W — a 42.9% difference. The RADEON 9800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800) vs 350W (Radeon Xpress 1300). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	RADEON 9800	Radeon Xpress 1300
TDP	55W-35%	85W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	1.1+83%	0.6

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9800 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $399, while the Radeon Xpress 1300 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon Xpress 1300 costs 87.7% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 9800) vs 1.1 (Radeon Xpress 1300) — the Radeon Xpress 1300 offers 1000% better value. The RADEON 9800 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).